Kamaka Pineapple Soprano Ukulele

[EugeMonton]

awesome, good sound¡¡¡¡

[edgluhrs]

Wow, these are amazing sounds!

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Thanks!!

[Leleafonua]

very nice:)

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

@usernameistrey: Hi, these are Aquila Nylgut strings, using D tuning. I think they're the best.

[etitity]

I believe I have that same ukulele (Kamaka Pineapple with the gold label inside) and I was wondering if anyone knew anything about it or how much its worth? Thank you and lovely song as well 

[wolf69a]

@etitity It is around 690 $, designed and patented in 1928 by Samuel K. Kamaka

[dwyteuke]

How splendid!

[lovemissheather]

beautiful! <3

[ukulelepe]

great!

[ukulelepe]

great!

[whomenoyou1ol]

does a pineapple shape ukulele sound different than a regular shaped one? cuz im interested to start learning and i dont know what soprano i should get first

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

@whomenoyou1ol : The most important factor that affects sound is the kind of wood it's made from -- koa is warm, mahogany is mellow, spruce is bright, etc. The pineapple shape does affect the sound a bit too. I think it's louder and has more low tones than a traditional figure-8 shape made from the same material. If you can, try testing different kinds and see which one appeals to you most. Thanks and good luck!

[randompeopleyay]

wow I cant stop listening to this your amazing I hope I can become as great as you :)

I want you ukulele btw :)

YOUR FREAKING AMAZING IM NOT EVEN KIDDING :)

take care

One love-Gaby

[Revolution15now]

you are good my friend :)

I just bought a soprano uke and am learning to play, im picking up the ryhthym and some chords but need more lessons

[r2cristi]

hello . Can you please give me the tabs for the first song ( at the begining ) ?

Thank You

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

@r2cristi : Hi. I learned this song by ear from a recording by Enya. I don't have a tab, but let me see if I can come up with something...

[ynot6523]

Stunning!

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

@ynot6523 Thanks!!

[randompeopleyay]

wow I was left speechless I love it Omg your amazing simply amazing :)

[burnit01]

Amazing..Thanks for the video..:D

[pinkpigflyer]

Great stuff. I'm picking up the ukulele again after a few years of neglect, and I was curious what that "pad" you're resting the uke on is all about. Does it prevent slipping? What's it made of? Seems like I've seen a couple of other players using something similar. Thanks.

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Hi and thanks! Yes, I use that folded cloth to keep the ukulele from slipping. Some of my ukes (like this one) are so light that it's a challenge to keep them in place and I don't like clamping the soundboard too much with my forearm since it chokes the sound. I use some of that "sticky" fabric you put under a hall rug to keep it from slipping and sliding. You can get it @ Home depot, cut to size and it will last forever. Cheers!

[tiitoo21]

you are a master!!! do you have the tabs of this songs?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Thanks! No, I don't have a tab at this time. I pretty much learned by ear.

[seasharpdeflat]

Very nice playing.

It looked like you were using a pick but at the end your hand opened up - and there was no pick. Were you using your thumbnail?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Thanks! No, not my thumbnail. I'm using the nail of my index finger. I hold my thumb up against my finger to help brace it, so it sort of looks like I'm holding a pick. I'm basically strumming up and down with the nail as if it were a pick.

[axeeI]

wow!

i have a cheapo kala-kas w/ aquilas

how does it sound so good; is it the pineapple shape, the kamaka, the strings, the tuning or just you!

[seasharpdeflat]

nice tone

[Talaayn]

Can I ask if you have the music for this? It's such a lovely tune and I'd love to play it! I'm getting my first Ukulele today (Probably a Soprano) Does it matter how you have it tuned?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Hi Talaayn. No, sorry, I don't have music for this -- I sort of picked it up listening to recordings and other vids. Congrats on your ukulele!! Let me know if I can give you any help. The most common tuning for ukulele is GCEA (like the four highest strings of a guitar barred at the 5th fret). The uke in this video is tuned higher (ADF#B). This was a common tuning back in the 20's and 30's. It's rarer today, but many prefer it. Experiment and see what sounds best to you! Good luck!

[Firecat168]

Hello, is it ADF#B tuning?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Yes, you are exactly right!

[Firecat168]

I think that is aDF#B tuning, right?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

You are correct!

[CrazedPshyco45]

Sounds like a bard's instrument, very peacful. I like it :D

[gabblewba]

Sweet work.

[gabblewba]

Sweet, stuff : )

[sickkick4atrick]

that is the nicest sounding instrument...ever.

[FullNarutoAlchemist]

I want to start playing the ukulele, do you have any tips? Sorry to ask, it's just I'm lost on where to start.

[RedBunny]

Wow I love how this is played, are there any tabs or links for tabs for this song on the uke?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Thanks!! I've never written up a tab for this. Maybe I should give it a shot.

[RedBunny]

If you posted tabs of this it'd be really amazing :P Ive watched this video like 5 times in a row today :P

[MimiMonkey83]

YES! tabs would be amazing with this awesome Uke song :D

[LovePeaceAndUkulele]

yes you defenitely should :D i wanna learn to play this

[gregchips2390]

shred.

[branflake0]

not a fan of long sustain. I prefer a tinny sound. Its why i <3 my banjulele

[MisanthropeJackalope]

Hey Bob! It's Kristen, the girl who bought your ukulele last month.

I just wanted to let you know that I fiiinally posted a video of me practicing. (Remember how I told you that I would put my first song on youtube so you could see? I'm a lady of my word.) It's pretty terrible, but I promise I'll post more recent things when I have time!

Hope you are doing well. =)

[nicemutant]

nice tone and intonation

[pr3typ0ny]

strap a wammy on it then it wil be pimped

[BoyComento]

how do you get that much sustain?? nice work!

[Jedum]

Thanks, I was just wondering cuz I really like the what it seems like effortless projection of the instrument...:)...

[anniegreenheart]

Really lovely and soothing. Thanks and please do an album!

[kiwikawa]

very nice! Please give us more!

[jkp147]

is that a full size guitar and you are a giant

[adrwrld]

lmao

[panteropinco]

beautiful...!

[vandert2]

wow. i wana learn how to play that now.

[sksinha15]

thats rly awesome

[youknowthatotherguy]

Does that have a pick-up?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

No, no pick-up or amplification used. I'm just using the mic on my little Olympus camera. I think it makes the sound more treble than it is in reality. I need a better microphone.

[TorixLight]

such a beautiful tone...

[beetleborg72]

Nice playing.

[sachinuc]

superb!

[groovingjoe]

That's really nice. It has a very soothing and relaxing sound too.

[parkerbob99]

thats pretty sick man

very well done

[Jedum]

Where can I get one of these?...

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

I got his one second-hand on eBay.

[tunicanl]

mmm pinapples . nice tone, and juicy grooves.

[788269]

Very talented, Very awesome.

[xtremepado123]

excellent work keep it up!

[CoyoteBuddy]

Wonderful resonance!

[hartman245]

sounds nice.

[shawn22145]

Lol i really want a ukelele now. :)

[STEALTHSNIPER969]

very nice!

[hilldaren]

enjoyed every note, thanks for posting

[phill135]

the sustain is really good- btw what type of strings do you prefer?

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

I really like the Aquila Nylguts. Thanks

[kboy20]

You can really pickett, wilson. Nicely done. Did you build this uke? Thanks.

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Thanks! No, I didn't build it. This is a production ukulele built by the Kamaka company of Hawaii, probably in the late 1970's or early 1980's.

[kd4adv]

If ony Don Ho were here to hear this ;)

[hugokirby1]

muy bueno

[harpsi8]

I love that arrangement I play uke also

46 years I'm building harpsichords right now

Could tell where to find a copy of your arrangement. Your really good,very well played

Rich

[2hard4u2see]

that was badass! great playing too!

[fob199]

That was really cool XD i would love to play something as portable as that haha. I'd have to lug around a 40 pound tuba to practice T_T

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

It's easy to fit in the overhead compartment on a plane too!

[katgirl21]

Very beautiful.  :)

[getagun]

I wonder how a ukelele would sound made out of a real pineapple. probably pretty crappy. maybe a coconut? i think it would be a sweet experiment. fabulous playing man.

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Ha! lol

[Sarita777]

Wow, thats amazin =o

I would love to learn how to play one x3

[KVandendriessche]

Oh wow. How dumb am I? I was hoping you were acutaly playing a pineapple. dang it!

[njehehe]

This is sooo nice, a massage for my ears! Does this is much harder than playing a guitar? grtz

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Actually, I find it much easier than the guitar. I played guitar for several years and developed serious hand pain (tendonitis) and had to stop. After 10 years of not playing anything I found the ukulele and have never looked back. The uke I'm playing here is a soprano, which is quite small for my fingers. There are larger-scale ukes (concert, tenor) that many guitar players find more comfortable. Best regards.

[iden132]

The first part of the song made me feel sleepy lol. I love that short riff from 0.25 to 0.29.

[shelory]

i was in a down mood untill i found your vid, thanks for posting the vid

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Your comment picked up my mood! Thanks

[Santee802]

This is amazing.

Great job man.

This needs to be tabbed, stat.

[clubspecial9989]

are u tuned in c or d? sounds awesome by the way!

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Thanks! This ukulele is in D tuning: aDF#B. I think it has more snap and volume in this tuning.

[gaara98250]

Now i wanna learn how to play a Ukelele

lol

That was Awesome

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Do it! You won't be sorry!!

[SirWilliam99]

Awesome playing! Is there a tab for this? I'd like to learn it.

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

Hey, thanks! I don't have a tab for this; I learned the tunes from a concertina playing friend of mine. Maybe I can come up with one and post a link.

[314noceu]

Please. :)

[Tylervn21]

thats pretty wicked..

[joedirtadadada]

is that an electric ukelele!?!?!?!? IT SOUNDS AWESOME!

[MercurialAndQuixotic]

No, there's no pick-up on this uke or any amplification used. It just has the sparky tone these little Kamakas are famous for. Thanks!

[Boondockflyfish]

omg that's awesome!