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“Slow Sliding Train #119 – Slide Techniques in Standard Tuning” Wayne Sorbelli here at my Island Guitar & Ukulele Music Shop in Key West

“Slow Sliding Train #119”  Wayne Sorbelli here at my Island Guitar & Ukulele Music Shop in Key West sliding on my Dean Soltero in the Key of F.

I consider the SLIDE & mainly the glass slide my main instrument. I don’t care what it’s on, guitar, bass, acoustic, electric, ukulele etc. I PLAY SLIDE!  

I’m sliding with my pinky 4th finger wearing a glass slide Dunlop 212. (although it’s worth mentioning that any slide will do the job, but all sound different, not better or worse, but different and they all certainly FEEL and handle much differently once laid upon the strings.  Brass is heavy and offers more resistance therefore it’s easier to accurately stop and not blow by a target note, where glass is lighter and slippery feeling and offers more control over the fine overtones, but it takes more effort to control it – I can write volumes on differences in slide material  – but i guess we will save that for another post)

“You can try to play the blues, or just give in and let the blues play you!  That’s IT!  It’s THAT little struggle, THAT split second tension right there between me and my guitar and those unconscious note choices that are happening when the notes start to play me, to me,  THAT IS THE BLUES”  – Wayne Sorbelli

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“Play Guitar, Be Happy” says Island Guitar & Ukulele Store Key West. Photo by Wayne Sorbelli

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“Play Guitar, Be Happy” Photo by Wayne Sorbelli of Island Guitar & Ukulele Store Key West

One sunny Key West afternoon I had taken a few guitars from my music shop in Key West, an awesome Epiphone Masterbuilt solid wood top acoustic, and an EL-00 parlor size acoustic, some sun screen, a sun hat & my camera and headed for Smather’s Beach which stretches along the south side of the island, butting up against the mighty Atlantic Ocean, 90 miles from Cuba.

I imagined my guitars falling in love on the beach and decided to get a look through my camera’s eye – here is one of the cool images I saw that great Key West afternoon!

 

I consider the SLIDE, Glass, Chrome, Brass, Ceramic, Bone, etc to be my main instrument. Here is Ukulele Slide Blues

I’m using my instrument  for healing – I consider the SLIDE & mainly the glass slide my main instrument. I don’t care what it’s on, guitar, bass, acoustic, electric, ukulele etc. I PLAY SLIDE!  When you put the slide on the strings to me, gives me a voice and I can feel the vibrations literally of what I’m trying to say –  and I think the frequencies tell a story far deeper than I could ever say merely with words – when you hear and listen you either get it, or you don’t at any one moment.

 I know some can feel what  I’m saying as I pour some serious blues crying and screaming out of this little ukulele lol

I recorded this at my music store in Key West jamming some blues in Am using my glass slide finger and Luna Cedar Top Ukulele.

I’m in standard soprano ukulele tuning GCEA.

I didn’t change anything about the uke, it’s a regular setup on an off the shelf Luna Cedar Top ukulele with nylon strings.

I’m sliding with my pinky 4th finger wearing a glass slide Dunlop 212. (although it’s worth mentioning that any slide will do the job, but all sound different, not better or worse, but different and they all certainly FEEL and handle much differently once laid upon the strings.  Brass is heavy and offers more resistance therefore it’s easier to accurately stop and not blow by a target note, where glass is lighter and slippery feeling and offers more control over the fine overtones, but it takes more effort to control it – I can write volumes on differences in slide material  – but i guess we will save that for another post)

“You can try to play the blues, or just give in and let the blues play you!  That’s IT!  It’s THAT little struggle, THAT split second tension right there between me and my guitar and those unconscious note choices that are happening when the notes start to play me, to me,  THAT IS THE BLUES”  – Wayne Sorbelli

Check out my blog/website
www.islandGuitar.com

dedicated ukulele page   http://www.UkeOut.com

MSG    EMAIL or  CALL

305-414-8056 in Key West

570-674-1995 in Dallas

Luna Ukulele, Guitar or Cigar Box Guitar (CBG) Battery Powered or AC plug Amplifier Sale @ Island Guitar Key West & Dallas Pa

Battery Powered Portable Ukulele 0r Guitar Amp SALE @ Island Guitar Store Key West
Battery Powered Portable Ukulele 0r Guitar Amp SALE @ Island Guitar Store Key West

SALE    $59.99     SALE    $59.99    S ALE    $59.99   SALE   $59.99

SALE        $59.99      SALE

This sale ends 2-25-2015  or while supplies last

We   SHIP       WE SHIP    We SHIP

Take your show on the road in style with Luna’s vintage suitcase – look ukulele amp! Vintage tolex and a leather handle are authentic touches, crowned by vintage Island travel stickers that you can place yourself.

Guitar strap holders allow you to strap on the amp, plug in your uke and play untethered and unleashed! The amp opens for easy battery changes,storage of the included AC adapter, and even has a compartment with velcro lid to house your keys, cell phone, wallet or a small snack!

But wait!…there’s more! after your performance, a simple 1/4″ to 1/8″ adapter on your phone or ipod cord will allow you to plug in for mood music or an instant “party in a box”! (Jack adapter not included.)

  • SKU: UK SA 5
  • 5 watt portable amp with
  • 9 volt battery and AC adapter included
  • 1/4″ input
  • 1/4″ headphone out
  • Volume & tone control
  • Vintage tweed tolex
  • Vintage hawaiian stickers
  • Leather handle
  • Strap buttons
  • Inside storage   

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I LOVE MUSIC!

I’ve owned and operated Wayne’s World Music since 1996.
My Music World includes:

Wayne’s World Dallas 570-674-1994
2611 Memorial HWY
Dallas, Pa
18612

&

Island Guitar aka Bone Island Music Key West 305-414-8056
1109 Key Plaza
Key West, Florida
33040

email
www.Wayne@islandGuitar.com

my blog
www.islandGuitar.com

Ukuleles ALL SIZES, SOPRANO, CONCERT, TENOR, BARITONE, Uke BASS, & 8-STRING Sale Rental & Lesson gift certificate packs @ Island Guitar Music Store in Key West

Luna Honu (Turtle) ukulele @ Island Guitar Shop Key West
Luna Honu (Turtle) ukulele @ Island Guitar Shop Key West

Key West Turtle Ukulele SALE Key West & Dallas

This is a Luna “Hono UKE” or Turtle Soprano Ukulele. Island Guitar Key West and Dallas both have them in stock again (sorry to those who tried to order last week – but we can’t keep these solid mahogany turtle ukes from flying off the shelves)

Luna’s HONU Soprano Ukulele takes its design from traditional Hawaiian body ornamentation. The designs were monochromatic, tattooed in black against brown skin. The patterns and layout were strongly geometric and there were many shapes and symbols which represented the natural island world:stones, waves, fish, sharks, turtles, rain, sun, birds. This design is based on a Hawaiian turtle (honu), a symbol of longevity and endurance rendered in a Polynesian tattoo style. The fret markers are stylized sharks teeth.

UKE HONU

Play Uke – Be Happy!

Oh, and did I mention they come with the FREE soft Gig Bag and are on Sale!!

Luna Honu Uke Ukulele SALE Key West & Dallas

I LOVE MUSIC!
I’ve owned and operated Wayne’s World Music since 1996.  
My Music World includes:
Wayne’s World Dallas 570-674-1994 
2611 Memorial HWY
Dallas, Pa
18612
&
Island Guitar aka Bone Island Music Key West 305-414-8056
1109 Key Plaza
Key West, Florida
33040
email
www.Wayne@islandGuitar.com
my blog
www.islandGuitar.com