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October 2023 Patreon Live Lesson - "Wahine 'Ilikea" by Dennis Kamakahi (Patreon)

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  • LAHAINALUNA Patreon - Ukulele Chord Chart.pdf
  • WAHINE ILIKEA Patreon strum-along version - Ukulele Chord Chart.pdf

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Aloha, Patrons!

Thursday, Oct. 12th at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 5:30pm Pacific Time / 8:30pm Eastern Time is our monthly Live Lesson.

***PLEASE CHECK START TIMES*** Use time zone converter 

Tune in here: https://youtube.com/live/yneF_9IA8kM

Chord chart: Please look for the PDF link at the bottom of this post - the PDF should download immediately when you click on it.

If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. If you can't join in live, the recording will be available to replay at your convenience. Instructions for both are below. (Find all Patron events on our Patron Google calendar).

Is this your first Live Lesson?  Check out these Tips for Live Lessons from Patron Mark Pierce:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-guest-for-23871916

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This month's Live Lesson: "Wahine 'Ilikea" by Dennis Kamakahi

Let's review last month's song, "Lahaina Luna" by Kui Lee, at the top of the session (chord charts attached at the bottom of this post).

This month, I'll teach a frequently requested Hawaiian song, especially by hula dancers, "Wahine 'Ilikea" by Dennis Kamakahi.  Please listen to the lovely original version here.  Some of you might recognize the song as the opening track from the U3 In Waves album.  I will teach an arrangement in my key that is more strum-along friendly, because I'm sure folks will want to add this song to their jams and kanikapilas.  I'll also share the fingerpicking variation that we use in the U3 version.

The Hawaiian language can be difficult to grasp at first, so we can walk through some pronunciation basics.  The beautiful melody overrides any language barriers though, and I'm sure you will enjoy this tune.

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Join our pre-lesson Zoom Social

If you're free before the lesson begins and would like to meet and chat with other Patrons on Zoom, join me before class for a Zoom Social from 2pm to 2:25pm Hawaii Time. (We'll end the Zoom before the lesson, and go to YouTube for the lesson).

Click here to go to the Zoom Social, or use Meeting ID: 876 1498 3301, Passcode: aloha.

Please comment if you're planning to join the Zoom Social, or you're interested in helping out with more Zoom Socials in the future.  Hope to see you there!

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How to Watch the YT Lesson Live (2:30pm Hawaii Time)

1. Click on this direct link to the lesson: https://youtube.com/live/yneF_9IA8kM

Please note this is a private link, intended for Patrons only.

2. Log in to YouTube to join the live chat, and please say hello so I know you're watching.  If you have trouble using chat on a mobile device/tablet, you may want to try on a desktop or laptop browser.

3. Feel free to post your questions to me or to the community.

How to Watch Later

1. Watch the video linked above (the same link you'd use to join live).

2. Feel free to post your comments and questions below.

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*After the Lesson: Open Mic - Submit a Video, Share your Progress*

You are invited to practice this song and record a short video to share. This is not a competition - your goal is to do your best, for whatever level you are at.

How to submit:

  • record our lesson song (a verse or short section is fine, doesn't need to be the whole song)
  • upload to your platform of choice (some options: your own YouTube channel, shareable drive like Google or Box or Dropbox, shareable photo album like Google photos or iCloud)
  • post the link to the video in the comments on this post (don't worry if the link doesn't work, I'll copy and paste it)
  • I'll watch as many videos as I can, and I may show your video in class (if you're opposed to this, please say that in the video).
  • one video per person per month

Look forward to seeing your videos!  Over time, it will be cool to track your progress from month to month. This is a new experiment, open to your ideas of how to make the sharing easier.

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A note about our monthly Live Lessons

My goal is to teach and arrange a lesson that is interesting for all levels. I will walk through the lesson by starting with beginner-level strumming, and gradually layer on more challenging options for advanced players.

I encourage you to play at your level, and embrace your own pace of incrementally leveling up. You can re-watch the lesson as many times as you like. Grasp the basics on the first go-round, and each time you review, you'll pick up new tips and techniques. You can use this method to become a better student and better learner - by building more awareness and more patience. :)

Here is a list of what we've covered so far in the Live Lessons for 2023:

I look forward to seeing you online!

xo cynthia

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See all previous Live Lessons

Files

Previews only

October 2023 Patreon Live Lesson

Live Lesson Breakdown w/ Timestamps 00:00 Start Lesson/General Info - 00:29 Hellos - 04:00 Lahaina Luna (Review) - 12:22 Wahine 'Ilikea Begins - 16:11 Song Meaning/Translation - 17:30 Cynthia Song Demo - 21:51 Island & Fan Strum - 24:00 Line 1 Chorus Pronounciations - 26:16 Line 1 Play-Thru w/ Lyrics- 29:20 Line 2 Chorus Pronounciations - 31:36 Line 1 & 2 Play-Thru w/ Lyrics - 34:14 Verse 1 Pronounciations - 36:31 Verse 1 Strum w/ Lyrics - 41:18 Verse 2 Pronounciations- 44:36 Verse 2 Strum w/ Lyrics - 48:36 Chat Questions - 50:03 Picking Variation (3 Beat) - 51:32 CL Demo on Koa Ukes - 54:28 Pick/Strum Counts on Metro - 55:46 Full Play-Thru - 1:1:15 Questions & Wrap - 1:04:56

Comments

Trish Dyball

Thank you but I was looking forward to another more commercial or familiar song.. some of the songs we have done this year have been beautiful I am not a fan of Hawaiian music especially two in a row. 🧡

Pamela Blanchard

I just listened to Wahine 'Ilikea by Dennis Kamakahi It is beautiful and so peaceful. Thank you

Jill Geary

Your U3 album is one that I listen to daily, and this song/track is a favorite. Thanks for making it a teachable lesson!

Tiffeny Velazquez

I think Rock A Hula would be an awesome song to learn. I really enjoy the variation. I'm definitely gonna work on this for the school's talent show.

Cynthia Lin
>>119622358

hi trish! thanks for your comment, what songs would you like to see in upcoming lessons? feel free to share here in the comments, i'll open up the suggestion box for everyone.

Trish Dyball

Here is a few suggestions. My favourite that we have done this year is Songbird. Such a beautiful version and lesson for all I imagine it is hard to choose a song each month suitable for lots of people and for your voice as well. Here are a few song suggestions that I like. Thank you Cynthia. Blue skies Blue Moon I have got you under my skin. Let Her Go by Passenger Perfect Symphony by Andre Bocelli Ed Sheeran. If by Bread. Smile Nat King Cole. Sunny by Bob Hebb. Sway by Buble. 🧡

Melinda Palacio

Cynthia, I would love some feedback on my wahine video thank you

Konstanze

Hi Cynthia, thanks for everything. I wanted to suggest "Copacabana" as a live lesson, with a lot of jazzy chords and a cool strumming pattern .-) That would really be awesome! 😍

Cynthia Lin
>>120703538

hi melinda! you sound lovely, i like the vibrato in your voice. the picking sounds clear, i'd suggest practicing with a metronome so you stay consistent from measure to measure. your hawaiian pronunciation sounds nice as well, just listen to the melody a little more to get more accurate with the notes. i'd love to see another video!

Daniela AE

Hi Cynthia, I know, I'm late, but it took me a while to get this song down. It is so beautiful that I wanted to do it justice and "perform" it. So here is my version: https://youtu.be/WlMWvYOHt9g , looking forward to feedback from you.

lorna r

I’m late watching this as it’s already November. This song is new to me. It’s beautiful & I’m definitely making an effort to learn the words to it, so I can play along.

Atsuko
>>122453763

Hi there. I took a look at your video. You are doing a great job. Impressive! I've subscribed to your channel. I'll keep it up, too.

Cynthia Lin
>>122453763

daniela!! this is amazing!! you nailed the rhythms and transition from strum to picking, and even added in your own flavor and the key change!! i'd suggest vocally to release the jaw and "round" the vowels a bit more. we can talk about that in the Vocal Workshop. brava!!