Transformers Ukulele

Posted by John Farrier in Entertainment, Music, TV on December 6, 2011 at 5:53 pm

Paul Celantano can make a stringed instrument in any shape, even a cupcake. This ukulele with the Autobot logo transformers into…well, nothing. Still, I hope that he posts a video of himself playing the Transformers theme on it!

Link -via Technabob

 
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Origami Inspired Folding Ukulele Kit

Posted by Zeon Santos in Art & Design, Design, Entertainment, Gadgets, Hacks & Mods, Living, Music on November 17, 2011 at 10:08 pm

Now your traveling band will always have a Ukulele present, thanks to this folding uke kit created by Brian Chan. Inspired by origami, this DIY kit takes about half a day to build and comes in standard or mini versions.

The simplicity of the design and the way it so neatly folds into the box form is brilliant and downright convenient! So it doesn’t matter where you go, the sweet sound of the ukulele can come with.

Link –via Geekologie

 
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Playable LEGO Ukulele

Posted by John Farrier in Entertainment, Music on May 26, 2011 at 5:55 pm

Ross Crawford faced four challenges with this project. He had to be able to shape the LEGO pieces into generally curved shapes. The assembly had to be strong enough to withstand the pressure of four tight strings. There had to be a way to tune those strings effectively. Finally, even though it was made of plastic, the ukulele had to sound like a ukulele. Crawford writes that he was successful:

So, after all that, I ended up with what I like to call an alto ukulele – it is tuned to C-F-A-D (normal ukes are generally tuned to G-C-E-A).

Hopefully he’ll soon put up a video of the ukulele in action.

Link via Make | Photo: Ross Crawford

 
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Man Plays Ukulele with His Teeth

Posted by John Farrier in Entertainment, Music on November 26, 2010 at 12:45 pm

Siuta Vealia from Aukland, New Zealand, can play a ukulele with his teeth:

It’s pretty easy, he reckons. You play two strings with your top teeth and the other two with your bottom row.

But he admits his talent is “quite unusual” and can shock his audience.

“When I start playing with my teeth they’re surprised,” he says.

At the link, you can watch a video of Vealia performing. About 40 seconds into it, he begins playing with his teeth.

Link | Photo: Shane Wenzlick

 
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15 Unique Bohemian Rhapsody Covers

Posted by John Farrier in Music, Video Clips on November 25, 2009 at 2:04 pm


(YouTube Link)

Yesterday, Neatorama featured a Muppet version of Queen’s iconic song “Bohemian Rhapsody.” Lindsey Weber of Urlesque has compiled fifteen unusual and creative cover version of that song, including this ukulele version by Ukulele Bartt. Others include a typographical version, an orchestral version, and one in which the musician uses only his hands.

Link | Ukulele Bartt

 
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