Essential Strums for the Ukulele
by Ralph Shaw
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Actor: Ralph ShawDirector: Ralph Shaw
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: Full Screen, NTSC
Running Time: 95 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-07-01
Studio: Ralph Shaw Productions
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DVD Review: The DVD is Essential Even If The Strums Aren't
Summary: 5 Stars
The title of this DVD tutorial is hyperbole, dreamt up most likely by a marketing wonk working for the publisher. Not all of the strums are "essential" and Ralph Shaw admits he doesn't use all of them all the time on the DVD. But don't let that put you off. Ralph Shaw is an excellent ukulele player and an outstanding teacher.
Ralph is incredibly pleasant and is adept at breaking down the process of playing the ukulele into easily learned chunks. He has clearly taught others and thought through the order he uses to teach techniques. Best of all, he has a way of making learning to play fun. A friend of mine that has seen me play for years and never expressed an interest in playing uke did so after seeing part of this DVD while I was watching. Yes, Ralph Shaw is that charming and that alone is worth the price.
I have been playing ukulele casually for 20+ years (I am a guitar player) so the parts of this DVD that are meant for beginners were a bit rudimentary. But Shaw teaches the right way of playing and I was able to correct a few mistakes I had been making. I bought this DVD (and the other in the series, "The Complete Ukulele Course") mainly to learn the syncopated style of George Formby. That I learned and I was delighted with the rest of the DVD as well. Shaw's endearing style of teaching make his DVDs worth the money even if you have been playing for a while.
If you are a highly experienced player hoping to reach Bob Brozman's level, this DVD is not for you. (I love Brozman's ukulele DVD but recommend it only for advanced players.) But if you are just getting started or have been playing a little while and want to take your ukulele skills above the average player you couldn't do better than this DVD.
Note: There is some overlap with the first DVD in the series. If you are beginner and care to work towards professional level, buy both and Brozman's as well. If you have been playing for a while and are thoroughly comfortable with chords up the neck Essential Strums is perfect. If you need to learn the basics or progress beyond simple chords and strums start with The Complete Ukulele Course.
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