I'LL FLY AWAY - Clawhammer Baritone Uke

[@CoughSuppressant]

This is absolutely beautiful. I could listen to this for the rest of my life and then some.

[@JusTim2024]

I'm so glad you posted it despite the lorry - the lorry is actually inaudible and you do such a lovely job here, and in all of your videos, for that matter. Thank you for sharing your blessings with us!

[@mikepspellman]

ive been playing the uke for almost ten years the baritone sometimes i get a little bored with it then a gentleman like yourself reminds me of how much music the is out there most of which i like and why i love playing so much ty

[@HelensWillowWind]

Hi Ken...Your rendition of this is the best I have ever heard...Your setting is glorious and it all fits together so beautifully...I have watched this many times and will watch it many more, never tiring of it...I am now working on playing my Native American Style Flute along with you and enjoying the process as well as the results, though they be slow...Thank you!!!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you so much for your comments. Glad you enjoy joining in.

[@humbleuker7419]

Good morning Ken -- Such a wonderful classic tune something that touches the heart. The best thing about music is that it is a never ending journey of growth and playfulness. It is a journey where we meet new friends and share. You have a wonderful spot to play an early morning tune. I make sure I play at least one song each morning and then a few more throughout the day. Blessings to you Ken for sharing and teaching so much. Jeff / HU

[@1viva]

Wow Ken, what a beautiful secret hideaway little garden you have!. Very conducive to contemplation...AND playing the uke! Cheers! :-)

[@MrEricgal]

Enjoyed listening to this in my garden in the U.K., sitting in the shade on a very hot afternoon.... Thanks for enriching these lazy hours...

[@summerflinn4362]

Just got a baritone uke, and started looking around for goals. This is officially a goal! Love the way you play!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Elvin.

[@derekbudd2394]

Wow rapid response Ken. Many thanks will check them out. I had to ease up on playing Guitar, due to Tendonitis, so the journey takes another direction and another instrument. Guitar was the only route to have professional lessons as there are so few Professional Ukulele Classes. That’s where the KZbin Channel is so valuable, especially your videos. Thanks for all your inspiration.

[@PhilUSAFRet]

Love it! Sure wish I could have a nice British Ale with you in that garden,

[@treetrain]

you brought me peace here. I cannot be more thankful. thank you, sir. that was truly one of the most beautiful 2 minutes and 8 seconds of my life. truly gorgeous and shining.

[@russbuss415]

the garden studio sounds great Ken, lorries and all. 5 turnip cakes all around!

[@bonandfrank2000]

So pretty! Clawhammer is on my list of things to learn on the ukulele.

[@phreddcatt]

Ken, love the old timey sound of the clawhammer with the re-entrant. Beautiful playing and really loved a couple of the chord changes near the end. Very subtle, but really added to the song. That Baritone sounds awesome in your hands. Beautiful Garden setting also. Thank You!

[@charlottehammond2499]

This is what I'm doing for the rest of my day. Listening to songs like this.....

[@johnfrederickmansfield5444]

I have been working hard to learn this style of playing. It’s great to hear your playing and to hear a baritone played clawhammer. Thanks.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, John.

[@StubyStubyDoo]

It is a fine communal song - Enjoyed your playing Ken. Very nice!

[@UkeeDreamer]

Wonderful tune, great garden, and beautiful music...as always. Loon

[@shahbazishar1336]

Dear Ken, thank you for the music :) revisiting this after 8 years

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for watching.

[@BaronK69]

Great stuff Ken! And your green screen fantasy backgrounds are becoming more and more real looking...

[@ElizabethShannonAUS]

lovely garden, lovely tune, lovely playing - thanks again Ken!

[@kevinhillman5452]

Amen brother!!! Thank you for useing your gift for the Lord!!!!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for listening, Kevin.

[@fourteentwelve]

What a lovely version of this Ken! It sounds great on the Baritone, and your garden is a really lovely backdrop.

[@jasoninertia]

Lovely playing ken thank you

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

My pleasure. Thanks for watching.

[@musicalsawpetewentworth6102]

Beautiful music - and what a pretty setting!!! Thanks for the music!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you for watching.

[@JoeStraw]

No worries, I have much to learn! I just got a ukulele for christmas and this is so inspiring. I know how to play this exact plucking on guitar but a uke tutorial would be amazing! Thanks again! No rush!

[@francesb6636]

Magical tune, and a gorgeous garden!!!

[@woodcutter610328]

those special effects are really good! it looks like you are really sitting in a garden!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

I am really pleased with the designs, Lynda.

[@TammyLee1104]

That was lovely!! Very uplifting for the spirit! :)

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@1viva]

Always pleasant to hear this classic played by you Ken. :-)

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Mario.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for your support.

[@joeshea1010]

just got a set of GCEA aquila for my baritone so this was nice to hear, very nice balance between sound and garden, hope you're coming back to dublin before long

[@matthewclara1]

Beautiful, Ken. Just beautiful. I was hoping to hear you singing, too!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you so much, Jeff. My garden can get a bit noisy with traffic from the main road. But it is a sort of secret garden and a wonderful place to play. Now that I have tried re-entrant tuning I know why I was not so enamoured with the baritone. The high D brings it to life and makes it fun (and challenging) to play.

[@Romamb]

really nice playing. one of my favourite tunes

[@pfrogner]

Lovely scenery, and beautiful playing!

[@pasta2018]

Beautiful and relaxing.

[@pinsandneedlesyt7379]

I enjoyed that. I hope you still play. Music is the healer of the sole :)

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you. Yes, I do.

[@pinsandneedlesyt7379]

@KenMiddletonUkulele Brilliant! Playing an instrument can bring happiness on the darkest of days. And not just to the player but those who hear it. Looking forward to listening to more of your posts. This was my first, hopefully I'll find more of you lovely music. Thankyou for sharing it with us.

[@tygh80]

Not sure what a lorry is but all I heard was beautiful music. Thank you for sharing this.

[@shahbazishar]

I actualy tried playing my electric guitar with some tremolo and gain while listening to this song and it came out great:-) Ah.. am sooooo happy.. Thanks for posting. . :-) Peace. .

[@hackdown3]

That playing was very astonishing.

[@mishamiso]

Very beautiful; love this song and your interpretation (and the garden)!

[@cinnasimon]

Absolutely incredible

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for listening.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Bob. It is a favourite of mine too.

[@melincoln]

Been listening to claw-hammer banjo for years, but never knew the style could be used on the uke. Very nice!

[@harryjackson4759]

I was unaware also that clawhamer could be used on baratone uke.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Wow! Many thanks for listening.

[@selfemployeed101]

Wonderful! One of my favorites too!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

It is a wonderful technique to use.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Loon. It's a great song and I love my garden. It's a jungle really.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you. What a lovely comment.

[@Sabejalock]

Ken, lovely garden, lovely song. I have been watching your video's for a couple of years, closer to three. I have aspired to play only half as well as you do, haven't made it yet, but still trying. Keep on doing the video's Ken. :D

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Keep working on it. You'll get there.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks. Yes, I will be at te festival later in the year. Looking forward to it.

[@Maraandg]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Jim.

[@jimbo9580]

GREAT SOUND

[@frostfox1208]

Thank you so much! just beautiful!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Alan.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Lynda. I have put quite a lot of work in on it.

[@GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Just great as always amigo. I love that bari.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

My garden is a jungle, JC. But nice to be in during hot weather.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Yes, it has a great tune. And thanks for watching.

[@mattdorst2572]

Very nice! Thanks for sharing

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@frostfox1208]

Really great Ken.!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@TheWildlifeStudio]

Would you believe I brought a Baritone home with me today, instead of the usual Tenor! I thought I'd give it a go. And then I see this post. Thanks for posting. (got to find a high D string now!))

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Elizabeth.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for watching, Mike.

[@PhillipBunch]

Amazing job my friend!! Also one of my favorite southern gospel tunes!! You should have posted tabs. I wanna learn this one.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

I haven't posted clawhammer tabs, but regular tabs are available in the Free Tabs of my website.

[@PhillipBunch]

Thanks friend I will visit that tonight. I recently purchased my first baritone uk. I play guitar also, but I hear it is an easier transition.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Maybe a little bit easier as the baritone is almost as large as a small guitar. Also the chords are the same as the top 4 guitar strings. Played differently though.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

I wish you lived next dor too, Clive. The person next to me is always building something and making a lot of infernal noise.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Phred. We (Ohana) make really good baritones. This one has a great tone.

[@nikkidavies4650]

Im really enjoying these videos thankyou, from an inspired beginner

[@defstick]

Soooo nice!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

It has been hot, hasn't it? Thanks for watching.

[@lucyj5632]

this is so beautiful, love it!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Lucy.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for listening.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Matt. I have recorded several other versions where I sing too. Listen to the one with Ukulollo, for instance.

[@revdrjim]

wonderful ken!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you so much.

[@TheBaritoneUkulele]

I have a set of Worth Medium Brown strings on my Favilla. I see that Aquila is also making a set of flourocarbons. I think these strings take away some of the extra "buzz" that many GCEA ukulele purists have objected to. I'll have to find these Living Water strings. Jeff / HU

[@jimcummings4712]

That's great Ken!!😊😊😊😊

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Jim.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Hi Michelle. Yes, when the weather is nice, my garden is a lovely place to be.

[@derekbudd2394]

Fabulous Clawhammer style Ken. Can you suggest any Tutorials for this please? After a break of learning Guitar, I look forward to a new Baritone and of course fitting Living Water, pleased to see they have such a great reputation around the world.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Tutorials for this song? No. Ukulele clawhammer tutorials? Yes. Look at the videos of Aaron Keim, Lil Rev or Richard Hefner.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

This is where the 4th string is higher in pitch than you'd expect. Most ukes are tuned this way. Baritone are normally tuned linear though, like a guitar.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks Dave.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

I am getting to really love the baritone. My new fluorocarbons help it along a bit too.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you, Stew.

[@terridrimel1056]

Beautiful!

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks.

[@UkeofCarl]

I love this song. Currently learning it on my Banjo, courtesy of Tony Trishka.

[@allanvictormonteroadames7013]

You play the ukulele better than many young players out there XD, keep doing it sir you encourage me a lot.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for the comments.

[@JakeOlsonTheSnake]

WOW! this is awesome! my bro just did a Acappella cover of this. I also just watched O brother where art thou, so I knew the song. didn't hear the car. sounded fine. sweet uke too. cheerio! Oric1995

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Not clawhammer tabs and not for re-entrant baritone. But I think there may be a regular version on my website. Have you checked?

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks very much.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Glad you like it.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Hit it as often as you like. And thanks for listening.

[@IvnaLins]

this is gorgeous! :) greetings from brazil!

[@CarlosLatorreformulador]

gracias, muy bonita interpretaciòn, un abrazo desde colombia

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thanks for watching.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Thank you.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

I am getting to really enjoy playing the baritone, particularly with re-entrant tuning.

[@KenMiddletonUkulele]

Maybe I will do one, if I can find the time. Things are pretty busy at the moment though.