22 24 Ian O'Sullivan - Technique, Tone, Tunes, Talk

www.theukulelesite.com
0:00 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Song (Original)
3:30 Mickey Mouse March
5:15 Techniques & Influences
8:30 Finding the right uke- “the instrument plays you”
13:19 Classical techniques in ukulele & the power of great teachers
16:57 Right hand technique & nails for best tones
24:20 Flesh vs. Nail (short vs. longer)
28:50 sweep pic
29:54 Morning tune in
30:45 Hanohano Haleiwa
34:20 Cheers theme song
37:50 Stage vs Studio
38:50 Details (it all matters)
40:32 Learning from Byron Yasui
43:07 Perfect or absolute or relative pitch?
44:56 Intervals
47:49 Breaking down the right hand more in depth
54:15 Separation of melody and accompaniment dynamics
1:00:00 More right hand techniques (accent from each finger)
1:07:45 When you wish upon a star
1:09:20 Teaching/ Ukulele instruction in the future (3 Keys)
1:19:10 Sheridan Classical Guitar
1:19:44 Winnie the Pooh
1:22:57 Alternate Guitar Tunings
1:24:05 Feed the Birds (Mary Poppins)
1:29:20 If We Hold on Together
1:32:30 Tone talk
1:37:30 Can You Feel the Love Tonight
1:44:20 Vibrato
1:46:05 Getting the Sheridan
1:47:10 You’ve Got a Friend in Me
1:50:40 The Bare Necessities
1:54:21 A Whole New World
1:57:00 3 Keys
#ukulele #classicalguitar #disney

[@OceanAirCycles]

The density of this episode is incredible. Ian's ability to articulate the tonal differences in words, body movement etc. Is incredible and enlightening

[@WhichwayJanus]

Amazed to see Corey and Kalei completely stunned by the guest’s playing.

[@uncledan714]

TMNT! instantly brought me back to my childhood! mahalo! 🤙🏼

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

🐢 💥 🤙🏼

[@4stringboy]

“if you’re doing it for fun then why are you being so hard on yourself?” Oh there was so much in this 🧡

[@jwukulele]

Ian: Top of the list of artists I had hoped would reappear!

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Us too! Mahalo! 🤙🏼

[@joergschulte-pelkum7485]

Wow, this is sooo deep! An ocean of thoughtfulness, wisdom, mastery, passion and love for music! What an artist, what an educator! Ian, please do write that 'Beginning Advanced Ukulele' book! Thank you all for providing this fantastic master class!

[@juddeemaxwell7590]

It is always good when Ian’s in the room. Can clearly hear the classical education in the masterful way each string sings. ❤️

[@trentadams8599]

I haven't listened to lots of podcasts, but ian is by far the most talented musician I've heard on here. I can only describe his playing as gorgeous. Wonderful arrangements.

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

I loved the Mickey Mouse theme song! I grew up watching that tv show.

[@jdavidkrietmd4512]

Fantastic! Definitely keeping my eyes out for Ian’s ‘Beginning Advanced Ukulele’. Hopefully won’t be too long! Mahalo!

[@808lowfrequencies4]

Wow!Ian's guitar sounds freaking awesome and of course he makes it sound even better with his technique and touch,loved the vibrato tip. Another great job gang!

[@mikek4708]

So good to see Ian back. Wow, bar set so high right from the off, and didn’t disappoint. Mickey as a warm up, clearly shows the master level Ian is at and you guys support of any artist that are playing, so much respect. Light years away from my scale of C and D😂. The 5K Anuenue is stunning and am using this show to play to my wife, as to why I am saving up for my next Uke. Just a note, Ian’s tonal and articulate communication was so relaxing to listen too with yourself Andrew. Andrew, it’s a skill to ask such knowledgeable questions to draw the best out of your guests, a skill that is appreciated, am sure, by the wider World Uke community. Have a peaceful weekend.

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Mahalo Mike!

[@kithg]

Most smiling I've done all week so far! I love the mind-blowingly tricky arrangements of Disney songs. Simple does not mean easy. I could never play 'em, but I sure like listening to 'em. Mahalo for the music, All.

[@ukuleleprojecthawaii]

Another great podcast. "Saving Mr. Banks"

[@bobo_momchillovich]

Man, I still come back to that chase story of Ku’u O Mahuka. Ian is a special talent, thank you all for the work you do! Mahalo mahalo mahalo

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Yeah! That one's so intense and beautiful. Mahalo Bobo! 🤙🏼

[@adrianbloomsongwriter]

Great issue :) I love the idea of separating voices during playing. Really helpful. Thank you for creating this podcast.

[@mountfairweather]

Do you guys host online courses or workshops? I'd love to learn !

[@flyinggeometry]

Took me 3 days to digest this episode. Just amazing and knowing how much discipline, and time one has go through. Hope many can watch this one so much valuable information one can only learn from the best. Thank team for making it happen. ❤️🙏🤘

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

❤️ Mahalos Charlie 🤙🏼

[@mmmarkj]

I never felt so compelled to watch your podcasts in 4k on a big screen TV until this episode. Rockin’ intro! 🤘This episode brought back so many childhood memories. Thank you, guys, for the sprinkle of magic. Aloha! 🤙

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

🤘🏼🤙🏼 TY Mark!

[@pixpusher]

Love the sandpaper tip.

[@chrispasquarello5981]

Dang. Ian manages to explain things and share thoughts I could never find words for.

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

right?! mahalo Chris 🤙🏼

[@MrNamasa]

Thank you!

[@carlcecil5105]

Fantastic master class!!

[@misskika8822]

So many good tunes 😍 taking me right back to childhood days, and Ian is such a beautiful player!!

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

❤️🤙🏼

[@garygotori5022]

Interesting to watch a master play in multiple tunings. I MUST see Ian in concert. Andrew and crew another great interview. Big time Hana ho

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Yes! Mahalo Gary!

[@splitter4398]

Q:"Can You Feel the Love Tonight" A:"Yes, I can by listening to this podcast" Many thanks for presenting this juwel.

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Mahalo! ❤️

[@leolaniukeulady4172]

Since I can’t give more than one like, two snaps up

[@DavidTimmons]

What detail ! Thanks so interesting & beautiful

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Thanks David!

[@mattholtz5525]

Man 2 of my faves tmnt and ukulele

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

🙌🏽 Mahalo!

[@barrytcook1]

great session ...thankyou....

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

mahalo🤙🏼

[@smartynurse]

Please tell Ian I would love to be a beta tester for his beginning advanced ukulele book.

[@markandaudge]

Wow awesome stuff guys.

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

thx Mark!

[@ukulelemj]

He is so good!!!😍😍

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Yes!❤️mahalo MJ🤙🏼

[@vladislavsidlik1311]

Good day, Too bad there are no subtitles, I don't speak English that well. Sincerely, Vladislav

[@rudyramirezjr2309]

TMNT theme was awesome!

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

🙌🏽🐢 Mahalo Rudy!

[@EmmaBKLA]

The movie about Mary Poppins is “Saving Mr. Banks,” really good

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Ahh, and I'm sure I got details wrong. I remember it being good tho!

[@jonathanshevy3676]

Where can I buy Ian’s recordings?

[@musicianosullivan]

Currently CDs are directly through my website. I have one solo EP on spotify and itunes called "Songs for my Son". I had a couple other full length guitar albums digitally available but took them down to re-release them under a record label.

[@mattholtz5525]

Salted mango romero creations came in plays so good thanks...

[@mattholtz5525]

Spalted

[@sieghartlionheart7664]

@@mattholtz5525 Spalted is indeed the right word but I wouldn't mind salted mango either 😉 especially the green ones 😁

[@HawaiiMusicSupplyTUS]

Mahalo! 🤙🏼

[@hollysenior5425]

Great episode! What is the tuning for Ian's ukulele - reentrant baritone?

[@musicianosullivan]

ReEntrant - GCEA!

[@hollysenior5425]

@@musicianosullivan wow! the depth of that tone - I was sure there was a low G in there!

[@mountfairweather]

My job doesn't allow me to have (very little) fingernails... Any suggestions?

[@ianosullivan9052]

Alaska Picks, or Rico Nails(temporary nails for playing guitar), both easy to find via google search. On a side note, Playing without nails can be very good for developing ones technique. Nails are very distracting and we often end up focusing more on nail shape or nail tone rather than good hand position and how the fingers move, posture, musical analysis, sustain of melody notes, shaping a melody etc etc etc. There is a whole world of things musicians need to develop besides nails. Short story long, don't feel too bad about not playing with nails.