Article written by Nicholas - Your Ukulele Teacher Learning ukulele for clowns
<:o)Serious about clowning? :)
You'd like to learn to play ukulele?
Great idea.
This could be a great add-on to your clown talent! A bonus to your showmanship!
🡒 Integrate another dimension to your clown acts: the ukulele.
- It's easier to play ukulele
- It's a delightful, small, colorful instrument
- Easy to carry around
- Cheerful sound
- Recommendations for clowns
- Conclusion
Seeking advice on learning the ukulele specifically for clowns. Any recommendations for clowns interested in picking up the ukulele? Are there any suggestions for clowns who are looking to learn how to play the ukulele?
Yes there are!
With the catchy tunes you'll learn, you can add an extra element of entertainment to clown acts.
Bringing a ukulele on stage is like bringing a beautiful, colorful flower in the middle of the grass field.
Imagine...
The audience waits. The stage is empty, with only a stool in the middle.
Suddenly, someone comes running in from behind. With his red nose and bright blue ukulele in his hand, he's instantly recognizable.
He stops on stage. A wave of the hand, and the audience falls silent.
Then the clown starts playing ukulele music.
What a start to the show!
It's easier to play ukulele
Play music with a ukulele is in my opinion much easier compared to many other instruments.
Just four magical strings, easy to carry everywhere. But the ukulele can work miracles!
Play catchy melodies! Sing along! It opens up infinite possibilities!
That being said, by learning to play ukulele, you will embark on an incredible musical adventure.
Don't get discouraged along the way. I'm here to help you along the way, so get in touch and book a lesson today.
It's a delightful, small, colorful instrument
The ukulele is an ideal instrument for clowns due to its playful nature.
It is just the right size for children, who are captivated by its cheerful colors.
Easy to carry around
With its small size and lightweight design, you can go everywhere with your ukulele.
It's easy to bring it on stage, or wherever you act, it is easy to carry and incorporate into your performances.
Cheerful sound
The cheerful and whimsical tones of the ukulele perfectly complement the comedic and lighthearted atmosphere you as a clown aim to create.
Recommendations for clowns
The ukulele by itself is the Thing!
Imagine:
A ukulele on stage
Take it out of its box.
Play two notes.
That's already a thing. Something! Something small, but something great.
With all your improvisation talent, with all your energy, the more time, importance, mimics and play, the better.
You can create something unique from that moment.
Obviously, you want to build up so more around that.
Bring a new trick to your performances: ukulele
Are you a clown looking to add some musical flair to your performances?
You have various ways to spice up your act!
Play a well-known song
By playing music your audience has heard before, you can help them connect with something they already know.
It's really powerful!
For a song of similar quality and interpretation, if I sing a song that nobody knows, few people will get carried away and fully appreciate the song.
On the other hand, if I play a song that everyone knows, people will feel much more emotion - some will start humming or even dancing.
You'll need to choose a song or music that your audience loves, especially you, and that will fit in perfectly with your show!
Play a well-known song
By playing music your audience has heard before, you can help them connect with something they already know.
It's really powerful.
For a song of similar quality and interpretation, if I sing a song that nobody knows, few people will get carried away and fully appreciate the song.
On the other hand, if I play a song that everyone knows, people will feel much more emotion - some will start humming or even dancing.
Of course, you'll need to choose a song or music that your audience loves, especially you, and that will fit in perfectly with your show!
Spice up some classic songs with your own twist, and sing it
You can strum along to popular songs, but write your very own lyrics !
You will write your own quirky covers of well-known songs.
I'm sure that you've already invented your own chorus to a song that you were listening.
There you could use all your irony, and twist the music into something funnier, into something beautiful-er, into something powerful-er.
There are even more ways to use the ukulele, this fun and colorful instrument, to bring smile and laughter.
What about a national anthem?
A national anthem holds a solemn and weighty significance, surpassing that of any other songs.
Th ukulele seems to be opposite of that!
It's perfect to create a quirky situation.
Write your own songs
You can also create your own catchy tunes.
Easier to integrate into your shows, more original, do something of your own, something that really resembles the clown in you!
If you need some help to write your own songs, don't hesitate to drop me a message.
Play good / Play bad
What if one would clown would play very well, and the other play badly?
Or what if one clown would play sometime very well, and in some situation very badly?
As an intro
The ukulele awakens the curiosity of children and adults alike.
You could use a ukulele to warm up the public at the start, by playing a cheering tune.
You could use a ukulele to “warm up” the audience at the very beginning, by playing a rhythmic tune.
Just the ukulele?
Or by talking/singing on it?
Or even singing?
The choice is yours!
This will energize the audience and provide an original, offbeat opening.
As a conclusion
I had students who chose to play a song they liked at the end of their performance.
It was an integral part of the show, and provided a contrast with the body of their show.
It was a nice finish, with some absolutely beautiful touch, with a lot of emotion.
Conclusion
The ukulele is a fantastic choice for clowns who want to add a musical twist to their acts.
It's up to your imagination! The sky is the limit.
You are a clown and would like to learn ukulele?
I am a ukulele teacher, and have taught ukulele to clowns.
So if you would like to learn to play ukulele to be able to integrate it in your shows now and in the future,
go for it, get in touch today.
I hope this article has helped you :)
I hope you have a fantastic day.
And you?
What recommendations would you give to other clowns? Write it down in the comment below!
What do you think are the top 3 tracks that you would like to include in your clown acts?
What are the tracks you would expect to hear if there's an instrument and a clown on stage?
What kind of quirky situation would you imagine with your ukulele on stage?
Let me know in the comment section below <:o)
Hey there! Looking for a fun way to strum your way into the world of music?
Well, look no further! I'm Nicholas, your friendly ukulele teacher extraordinaire! With my expertise and a sprinkle of laughter, I'll have you strumming those strings like a pro in no time.
Get ready to unleash your inner musician and embark on a musical journey.