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Most people involved in contemporary music would think that if you want to “shred” you need at least 6 strings. This is why whenever someone claims they’re a musician, they’re usually a guitarist. What most people don’t know, is that even an instrument of simplistic nature has the potential to blow an unsuspecting listener’s mind, and shatter all of our previously common misconceptions. A true musician decides his own limitations and explores outside the ordinary methods of play. This is how virtuosos are born. Jake Shimabukuro has recently made a name for himself as the best ukulele player of all time. A fifth-generation Japanese-American, he began playing the instrument at four years-old. The instrument which started out as a gift from his mother soon became his obsession. Whereas others might have become bored with the seeming limitations of the ukulele, Shimabukuro used its' two octaves and four strings to create a groundbreaking sound. Roughly translated, ukulele means "jumping flea." It describes the quick fingered playing style of the Portuguese workers who came to Hawaiian mainland well over a century ago. Today, Shimabukuro's speed makes a jumping flee look more like a worm. For seven years, Jake Shimabukuro has been shattering the previous ideas of what a ukulele can sound like. He's blown away millions over the Internet, via websites like YouTube and UkuleleDisco. He's arranged his own rendition of "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" by The Beatles, as well as made many acquaintances, including one with George Harrison's widow, Olivia Harrison. He's recorded with Ziggy Marley, as well as played with many other famous musicians. He has gained notoriety, and he's earned every bit of it. One way to succeed is to become very good at something that is very hard to do. In this case, it's taking a century old instrument and making it appeal to the audiences of today. Jake Shimabukuro has become a master at this, and is touring the world, kicking ass, and taking names. If you would like to catch a glimpse of his genius, visit www.JakeShimabukuro.com. If you are interested in becoming the next "Jimmy Hendrix of the Ukulele", visit our selection of ukuleles in the Folk Instruments section of our website. |
