May Singhi Breen "The Ukulele Lady"

I just bought a copy of May Singhi Breens' "New Ukulele Method" from 1950. It is a revelation about the instrument. Her explanation of how chord fingerings are structured on the ukulele is methodical and scientific. It has opened a whole new avenue of how I now think about choosing a chord fingering. She also goes into great detail of how to play the ukulele as a solo instrument and provides many great arrangements to play, ranging from very easy to moderately difficult. But even the hardest to play is not outside the range of a devoted amateur.

When I think of all the method/chord books I've purchased, I feel I was cheated because May Singhi Breen had written the definitive book. Usually one assumes that knowledge progresses, but with ukulele method books, there was a certain regression. If you want to understand how to play the ukulele well find this book. It really should be every ukulele students main text book. I wonder if I can get the rights to republish it?
Kentie

FLATUS Show 207 - In the October sun ***206-984-3617***

In this episode: Bonjour! Flatus Show listeners. This weeks show is a celebration of Inconsistency Sunday, the 51st Sunday after another Sunday which Unitarian/Christian/Others celebrate. Make sure to read your Bibles kids! I also talk about how emotions are one of the beds of our reality and how terrible the French Revolution revealed the savage nature of human animals. Check out my YouTube page where I have posted 2 new videos. For new listeners, don't judge me on one episode, if you want to know me better and get a full understanding of what I am about, listen to several episodes. If you have any questions, or comments leave them on the blog or call me at 206-984-3617. Enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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Stroke Identification

I am reposting this. Please read it and remember it. STROKE IDENTIFICATION: During a BBQ, a friend stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) and just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food - while she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Ingrid's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 pm , Ingrid passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they known how to identify the signs of a stroke, perhaps Ingrid would be with us today. Some don't die. They end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead. <>It only takes a minute to read this... A neurologist says that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. RECOGNIZING A STROKE Thank God for the sense to remember the '3' steps, STR . Read and Learn! Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions: S * Ask the individual to SMILE. T * Ask the person to TALK to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE(Coherently) (I.e. It is sunny out today) R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS. NOTE: Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out their tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the other that is also an indicatio n of a stroke. If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately !! and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this e-mail sends it to 10 people; you can bet that at least one life will be saved.

FLATUS Show 206 - How would you calculate the interest? ***206-984-3617***

In this episode: Hello! Flatus Show listeners. This weeks show is a celebration of Errancy Sunday, the 32nd Sunday after another Sunday which Unitarian/Christian/Others celebrate. Make sure to read your Bibles kids! Check out my YouTube page where I have posted 2 new videos. For new listeners, don't judge me on one episode, if you want to know me better and get a full understanding of what I am about, listen to several episodes. If you have any questions, or comments leave them on the blog or call me at 206-984-3617. Enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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FLATUS Show 205 - Rooves not roofies ***206-984-3617***

In this episode: Guten Tag! Flatus Show listeners. This week I have a show. Just be glad for that. The Brenda Star segment updates two weeks worth of adventures, ooh! Check out my YouTube page where I have posted 2 new videos. For new listeners, don't judge me on one episode, if you want to know me better and get a full understanding of what I am about, listen to several episodes. If you have any questions, or comments leave them on the blog or call me at 206-984-3617. Enjoy and thanks so much for listening.
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Kalvin with book