Category Archives: Music/Uke Resources

Blues for Dixie

Posted on March 22, 2024 by timmo53

A texas-swing style song made popular by Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. Recorded in 1974 by Vassar Clements’ all-star band on the collection titled “Hillbilly Jazz.” Adapted for GCEA ukulele by Tim Otter. For educational use only. Not for … Continue reading →

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Notes about Tabs; Tabs about Notes

Posted on March 6, 2024 by timmo53

Uke tab notes 1 – “Stop That Train” Riff Because there are so many guitar tabs available on line, the comments below may be useful in trying to create ukulele tab from guitar tab. But honestly, this is no simple task. … Continue reading →

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Lateral thinking during #100DaysUke2024

Posted on January 28, 2024 by timmo53

As February approaches (on this snowy Sunday morning), I thought it might be a good idea to pencil out a journal entry regarding the upcoming 100-DayProject2024. This project is a world-wide effort, open to anyone so inclined, to focus on … Continue reading →

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That White Christmas Song

Posted on December 21, 2023 by timmo53

A holiday mashup by Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers. They are a Texas Swing band under the auspices of the bluegrass band Hot Rize. The recording is available on Sugar Hill’s “Sugar Plums” collection of holiday songs. This particular song … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2023 by timmo53

This is one of my favorite holiday songs. Written by Kim Gannon and Walter Kent, recorded more than 80 years ago in 1943 by Bing Crosby. Many have recorded (covered) this song since, and one of my favorite renditions is the … Continue reading →

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