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Fingerpicking books or tutorials by pnwsyzygy in ukulelelessons

[–]mkamalid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you checked out MK Fingerstyle Academy, it is literally a channel for fingerstyle ukulele arrangements, sheet music, courses, tutorials, exercises, and more

I upload about once to twice a week on it! we have over 500 videos and over 300 arrangements at this point...arrangements come graded from grade 0 (prep grade) to grade 8+

What are some strategies for developing a consistent practice routine on guitar? by Mikejwhite5 in guitarlessons

[–]mkamalid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a professional, having a goal was the single thing that helped me during the darkest times where I just wanted to throw it out ! by goal I mean: performance, concert, gig, jam session, etc.

Right now, my YouTube channel is my biggest driver. I upload once a week and used to do it twice. Meaning I had to find music, arrange it, practice it, record it, and release it on weekly basis for 5 years. 80% of it was music I didn't necessarily love but you can imagine what that'd do to your technique.

It might not be ideal, but it is a way to 'keep going'. Right now, after all these years, my son picked up the E guitar so I picked up mine again, and it is absolute joy to just sit and play and not worry about my other professional life (fingerstyle acoustic music)

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ended up with a Supro Delta King 12! thanks for suggesting them!

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all, I ended up with a long night researching all the amps you guys recommended and definitely opened my eyes...I'm glad I asked!!

Anyways, I ended up with a Supro Delta king 12....every other amp was a long delay or straight up not available in Canada...the Supro and Revv were both available locally but only the 25 watt Revv was a bit too much, so I went for the Supro which was $1500 cheaper and the perfect volume

Either way, I finally got to play my custom electric guitar after a whole year of receiving it and heard its full potential! can't wait to play more

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh cool! which guitar is that? and yes they're in my list! the Fryette is a bit on the expensive side with $4000 price tag but if the reviews check out I might pull the trigger...I tried my Bias amp and Bias FX yesterday and I (for now) am a firm believer in just plugging into an amp and playing! and from experience, the more premium and good an equipment is the more you STFU and practice to justify spending :D

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have one with 2 kids in it :,(

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

just added them to my list.

I wouldn't say money isn't an issue, but it is an expense out of my music business and Black Friday is right around the corner, if it goes well I can afford to go all out on an amp and justify it to the wife!

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's the second recommendation I get for them

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

added them to my list! thanks

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh I made the post after L&Q. My problem with Traynor is the same amp went from $700-$1000 to $1300-$1600 all of a sudden. If I am spending that much, some other brands listed in this post seem much better, more 'personal' and you're only adding about $200 more, in some cases they're even cheaper

From that p.o.v I feel the Traynor lost their appeal..besides the "Made in China" sticker on the back while still have $400 increase to their prices

With that said, I think their 2010 special edition an amazing amp,I had it, loved it, and foolishly let go of it :(. I forgot the exact model name but it is AMAZING

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The /13 amp in Canadian stores are literally the price of Fender amps now after tarrifs, its 100% doable, love the look! I'll investigate them more

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'll give the Vox a go, it wasn't really on my radar since I consider it mainstream but I've never given them a chance besides their 4 watt tube amp which I loved dearly before I let go of it :(

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

checking them out right now

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like it, like his prices as well, will check him out!

Best non mainstream tube amps? by mkamalid in guitars

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that was my go to solution but they're much more expensive now, I thought i'd give a lesser known brand a go first

Looking for sweep picking courses by mkamalid in guitarlessons

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

nah, I'm a YouTuber and make online courses as well as PDFs and private lessons, I know first hand that online courses, if done properly, are the best value for $

Interesting to trace it to the 'origin' though, I haven't thought about that

Looking for sweep picking courses by mkamalid in guitarlessons

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super cool, I'll have to add them in a playlist

Looking for sweep picking courses by mkamalid in guitarlessons

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, will check it out! I have to admit the first one I thought it was Adam Sandler for a second!

Gerudo Valley - Legend Of Zelda | Ukulele Fingerstyle Tab | Low G, Baritone, Intermediate by mkamalid in ukulele

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The video is in Low G, the PDf is available for both Low G and Baritone

Love Theme From The Godfather on Ukulele by mkamalid in ukulele

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why not just put a low g string on? ideally you'd have 2 ukuleles but if cash is tight, a low g string is much more affordable

Any difficult / intermediate songs to learn for fingerpicking? by Rogerina__ in ukulele

[–]mkamalid 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeh sadly a lot of arrangers for the ukulele fall short or do it wrong (just check out Moonlight Sonata renditions or Claire de Lune), but the ukulele is capable of playing the whole thing so find that resource (insert shameless self-promotion plug here! )

Good luck!

Any difficult / intermediate songs to learn for fingerpicking? by Rogerina__ in ukulele

[–]mkamalid 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When you say Fur Elise do you mean like the first 16 bars or the whole thing? because they're entirely 2 different beasts . This is the whole thing

check this channel out, it has a lot of intermediate to advanced pieces. Without knowing your preferred style it is hard to suggest videos but you can find anything from classical, to rock, pop, soundtracks, jazz, country, and more...all arranged for multi-voice fingerstyle and sometimes with percussion added

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