Re: Ukuleles in Blue Grass ????
Every bluegrass festival I have ever gone to in Hawaii was filled with ukulele-playing enthusiasts. The fact that I have never actually gone to one should not deter you in the least.
The low volume might pose a problem for you. As was mentioned before, ''innocuous'' is a pretty fair adjective. If you can't be heard, you can't bother anyone. But this begs the question, why bother? You are probably not going to be able to take a lead on a fast song, and you will probably be drowned out as a rhythm instrument, or just blend into the din at best. So you have an uphill climb, but perhaps a challenge is just what you need to succeed. I think working out a few things at home, trying to find ways to make it work, would be a good idea before just jumping in.
And if anyone makes snide remarks, remind them that Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, and even Jimi Hendrix started out on baritone uke. OK, None of them are bluegrassers, but all accomplished musicians.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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