Virtual Uke Jam

We've been enjoying Scarborough Uke Jam virtually for the last few months, alternating between Facebook watch parties and Google Meet-ups to play charts. Like many virtual substitutes, it's not quite the same thing but helps us keep connected, and I at least pick up my ukulele once every two weeks.

Most recently, Paul B invited us to collaborate through Soundtrap. Everyone who is participating lays their own track(s) individually and at their own time. It was easy enough to figure out although a bit intimidating at first. Bonus - if you don't like the way it sounds or make a mistake, you just delete the track and start over. A nice little adrenaline rush to hear it all come together at the watch party!

We started with the simple Three Little Birds, and next up, Twist and Shout/La Bamba.

Perfect lyrics for these lockdown times:

Three Little Birds

Bob Marley

Don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry about a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Perch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Saying', (this is my message to you)

Singing' don't worry 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright
Singing' don't worry (don't worry) 'bout a thing
'Cause every little thing gonna be alright

Rise up this mornin'
Smiled with the risin' sun
Three little birds
Pitch by my doorstep
Singin' sweet songs
Of melodies pure and true
Sayin', this is my message to you

Singin' don't worry about a thing, worry about a thing, oh
Every little thing gonna be alright, don't worry
Singin'…