What Famous People Say About Ukuleles
Famous Ukulele Quotes
The ukulele is without a doubt one of the most portable and fun instruments to play, bringing a smile to everyone’s face 😊
If you’re thinking of starting out on your own ukulele journey, or just want to dabble with a first lesson, here’s what some famous people say about ukuleles:
If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place. Jake Shimabukuro
I actually first picked up an ukulele before I picked up a guitar. Dick Dale
Elvis came along when I was 10. My father gave me a bass ukulele. I taught myself how to play from a book to play some chords, so I was laying down 'Hound Dog' and things like that when I was 10 years old in 1955. That's the way I was. My ear was glued to the radio. I knew right then what I wanted to do. Bob Seger
I bring my ukulele everywhere I go, play a little music in the park, always have it with me. Max Schneider
When I was five my parents bought me a ukulele for Christmas. I quickly learned how to play it with my father's guidance. Thereafter, my father regularly taught me all the good old-fashioned songs. Tony Visconti
There's something about guitars, they're just so big, you know what I mean? You're just like, 'Ugh!' It just seems so overwhelming. And the ukulele is, like, the opposite of overwhelming. Zooey Deschanel
Sometimes when you're playing on a ukulele, you're in a totally new land, rhythmically or melodically. Tift Merritt
My Portuguese uncle had a Portuguese version of a ukulele. The family would pull it out after dinner and play Portuguese folk songs on it. I couldn't wait for him to finish so I could get my hands on it. Joe Perry
I mostly play old period songs, as they suit a ukulele more. I bought it when I saw the tribute concert to George Harrison. Joe Brown came on and sang 'I'll See You In My Dreams,' and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. Charles Dance
I love the ukulele. It's got a beautiful, melodic tone to it. There's something innocent and romantic, and it's just a grand instrument to play. Pierce Brosnan
Now everybody's got a crazy notion of their own. Some like to mix up with a crowd, some like to be alone. It's no one else’s business as far as I can see, but every time that I go out the people stare at me, with me little ukulele in me hand. George Formby
Happy strumming 🙂
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