Essays on Ukulele

Congruence for Humankind musical event to raise funds for DUkes

SPRINGFIELD, MO. On the 30th of April 2015, DUkes, Drury University’s Ukulele Club, will host a musical event dubbed ‘Congruence for Humankind’ to raise funds for the club’s upcoming trip to Japan in August. The aim of this musical event is to create a connection between love and music using unique music played on the Ukulele. DUkes dedicate this event to the harmony of humankind throughout the world regardless of racial, cultural or gender barriers. The event will be held in Downtown Springfield 106–117 Park Central Sq. Springfield, MO 65806 from 4 pm to 6 pm. ...

The musical element of this selection is monophonic. She sings in a cappella scales in Thai vernacular, with light crescendos and decrescendos for added emphasis. The artist sings in strophic repetition. Thai culture is traditional and based on simplicity. This comes out while listening to the song. If this song were categorized today it would be considered folk music because folk music is considered to be a part of the culture that it derives from. I am from Thailand, and the rich culture there is maintained through classic music accompanied by dance in beautiful costumes. It is used for story-telling. ...

Historic jazz style represented by Johnson P. James

“Old fashioned love” Composed in the year 1913 and later recorded by a person known as Cliff Ukulele Ike Edwards in the year 1923. Johnson James and Fats Wallers General characteristics of the historic jazz style: Johnson P. Also known as the “Grandfather of the hottest Piano” was a jazz pianist who developed during the period of transition of ragtime. Ragtime is also known as the music that he performed from the written scores only and also had another attribute of rhythmically and more relaxed developments of the normal piano. As a result, it later becomes to be ...