musical diversification

After dumping the triples I started to diversify. I ordered a mahalo ukulele to try it, and also was fascinated by the xaphoon (pocket sax). Unfortunately the pocket sax is even louder than the ocarinas and does require a lot of practice. The uke...well this is actually THE most practical instrument I've been working with. From looking at youtube, instruments themselves are okay. Solo voice is okay. Combining instruments with voice together bring out the best of both. In its most basic form a uke is a tiny strumming instrument that has no problem acting as pure support. A great effective very portable instrument. And even better the uke uke can be used as a crutch to get over any self consciousness and shyness. What matters then is to find proper vocal music to send a proper message! So of course we get into singing hymns and songs that tell of Christian virtue! Bingo, that's the right path! Just practice required, the uke requires a lot of that to get up to speed. I went to one uke gathering 3rd week of september just several weeks after getting the mahalo. Actually I upgraded to a dolphin the day before, I was still settling the strings at the uke meeting. The kids play the mahalo now. So finally a solid goal through all this mess. Be able to play this thing for Christmas carols, especially since my parents don't have a paino anymore.