Do you find interest in musical instruments such as a guitar? If you are new to playing musical instruments there are several ways that you can learn. You can take a course online, learn from an instructor during one on one sessions, or you could read this article and teach yourself. Here are 5 tips to learning music for the first time with an ukulele.

1. Find the best ukulele right for you

 Searching the internet for the right ukulele is a great place to start. You can find a wide variety of instruments along with varying price points when you shop online. Not to mention, you have consumer reviews at your fingertips so you can be sure that you are selecting a good quality instrument for the money you are paying.

2. Holding it right

 When learning to play, it is important to hold the ukulele correctly as it is a very challenging instrument to play because of its size. Because of it’s size, a ukulele tends to confuse the user as to what the proper position of your arm should be to accommodate the area for strumming and pressing fret. The right position to strum the ukulele is on the neck plate of the ukulele and the rest of the arm covers the body of the ukulele to support the instrument. Keep in mind that the ukulele does not require much effort to hold; it’s just like cuddling a new baby.  

3. Learn basic chords and parts of ukulele

 The upper part consists of strings that are called the string 4 area and it is where the highest notes down to string 3, string 2 and string 1 are located. The vertical line called the fret. The sequence of the fret starts from the tuner and is the first fret then next is the second and so on. Here are some basic chords of ukulele:

• Press the string 1 to the 3rd fret using your ring finger that is C chords
• Press the string 4 to the 2nd fret using the middle finger that is A minor
• Press the string 3 to the 1st fret using your index finger and then press the string 4 to the 2nd fret using your middle finger that is the F chord.
• Press the string 3 to the 2nd fret using your index finger. Next press the string 1 to the 2nd fret using middle finger and then press the string 2 to the 3rd fret using your ring finger and that is the G chord.

4. Practice and Explore

 The best way to learn the ukulele is to practice and practice all the time. In fact, practicing is a long-term part of learning ukulele. As with anything, the more time you invest into practicing and playing the instrument, the better you will become.  

5. Consider joining a band

 As you learn all the basic and proper ways of using an ukulele it is better to have a potential group that could maximize your skills in ukulele. In addition, socializing with other players of any instrument can give you ideas and feedback about how you are using your ukulele. Finally, they can also provide noteworthy feedback as listeners which is very important to either to better your abilities to play the instrument.

   

Are you looking for the perfect beach bicycles? Ones that will not only provide the right kind of comfort and performance, but that will stand out from the crowd? If so, then you will love the Customizer tool from sixthreezero. When it comes to building the right cruiser bike for running errands or traveling on the sand, nothing compares to making yours from scratch.

What is the Customizer?
Simply put, this is an online tool that enables you to craft the bicycle of your dreams from top to bottom, and it even allows you to add extra accessories to make it even more functional. If you’re not satisfied with the current crop of men’s cruiser bikes out there, then why not make your own?

Customizer Options
We aren’t kidding when we say that you can build your dream bicycle from scratch. Here are all of the different ways that you can add your own spin to your ride:

• Frame: Choose between men’s and women’s, and pick the speed you want

• Rims, Fenders, and Seat: Mix and match colors that will make your bicycle stand out from the crowd.

• Tires: First, choose a traction level and style that works best for your riding technique. Then, you can customize the color to match the rest of your components.

• Cup Holders and Grips: Find a hue that will complement the color scheme you have for your ride.

• Accessories: This is where you can have a lot of fun. Some examples of options you can have include a baby seat, rear cargo rack, surfboard rack, front basket, and even a bell.

Is it Affordable?
If you are serious about riding your new bicycle all the time, then you will be amazed at how much a full customized bike costs compared to a stock model. Each component is priced out as you go, meaning that you can pick and choose what’s most important to you, as well as save money by not customizing certain features. Overall, you can’t afford not to use this amazing tool.

Bottom Line
Why waste precious time searching the internet for the perfect bike when sixthreezero gives you the option to make one yourself?

 Dare 2 Wear tim je ovog ponedeljka imao prilike da prisustvuje jednom zanimljivom događaju u Beogradu. Na terasi prestižnog hotela Square Nine, sa koje se pruža fantastičan panoramski pogled na centar naše prestonice, a pred brojnim zvanicama iz javnog života, poznata domaća dizajnerka Dragana Ognjenović predstavila je svoju kolekciju za jesen/zimu 2017-2018, a kozmetčki brend Vichy svoj novi proizvod - Liftactiv Fresh Shot. Ukoliko ste od ranije upoznati sa Draganinim radom primetićete da je i ovom kolekcijom ostala verna svom prepoznatljivom stilu, a to je jednostavan i precizan umetnički izraz, svedena elegancija u klasičnim i geometrijskim okvirima, jasne siluete i monohromatski tonovi. A pravo osveženje su kaputi i detalji u pastelnim nijansama. Čitavu priču zaokružio je svež i avangardan izgled šminke modela, za koji je Dragana pronašla inspiraciju upravo u novom Vichy-evom proizvodu. Reč je o antioksidativnom tretmanu sa vitaminom C protiv umornog izgleda kože. Novi proizvod iz Liftactiv porodice pruža trenutni okrepljujući efekat i posle 10 dana tretmana koža izgleda blistavo i odmorno. O ovom Vichy-evom novitetu svakako ću vam pisati detaljnije na blogu nakon što ga isprobam, a sa testiranjem krećem već danas. U nastavku posta sa vama delim delić atmosfere sa ovog događaja.

fotografije: Miloš Mitić

 
  Pozdrav svima! Kada sam objavila prethodnu odevnu kombinaciju najavila sam je kao jednu od poslednjih letnjih. Zapravo, bila je poslednja, mada ne mogu da garantujem da se još neki letnji komadi neće provući kroz naredne outfit postove. Ipak, radujem se jeseni i svemu što će nova modna sezona doneti. Radujem se novim trendovima, novim - drugačijim outfit pričama. I već u današnjem postu sa vama delim neke od mojih omiljenih jesenjih komada. Svoje omiljene jesenje komade podeliće sa vama i Miloš. Prošlo je dosta vremena od kada smo objavili poslednji couple outfit,  a za ovu sezonu planirano je da fotograf bude češće i ispred objektiva.
   Najpre, par reči o njegovom outfitu. Miloš je ljubitelj jednostavnih a urbanih komada. Ne voli preterano da eksperimentiše s bojama i printovima. Njegov siguran izbor, naročito kada je jesen u pitanju jesu crna, siva, maslinasto zelena kao i braon tonovi. Najudobnije se oseća u cargo pantalonama i opuštenim duksevima. Zvuči jednostavno, ali verujte, ipak nije lako pogoditi njegov ukus i iznenaditi ga. Zato, ako planiram da mu kupim ili poručim nešto od odeće prvo se konsultujem s njim. Lako će naći manu džepu na pantalonama ili i najmanjem detalju na dukserici. Verujem da je tako i sa većinom onih koji dizajniraju i šiju odeću, a Miloš se time bavio godinama.
   I ja umem često biti takva, međutim ovoj jaknici sa ZAFUL-a ne mogu naći manu. Obožavam je! Obožavam pliš, obožavam bordo boju i obožavam bajkerske jakne. Poručila sam je još s proleća, ali je čekala jesen za svoju premijeru na blogu. Oduševljena sam i ovom majicom, takođe sa ZAFUL-a. Ovog leta bukvalno nisam mogla pronaći neku jednostavnu a lepu majicu sa printom. Online prodavnice su imale slab izbor, nisu mi se dopadali printovi, a i materijali su izgledali nekvalitetno. S ovom majicom sam zaista zadovoljna, pre svega mi se dopao print, a materijal je više nego odličan. Što se tiče ostalih detalja mog outfita, več ste imali prilike videti ih na blogu. Crne lace up baletanke su sajta AMI CLUBWEAR, a torba sa sajta SAMMYDRESS. Prepuštam vas fotografijama i kao i uvek radujem se vašim komentarima.

I was wearing: jacket: ZAFUL // jeans: SHEIN // t-shirt: ZAFUL // flats: AMI CLUBWEAR //

bag: SAMMYDRESS // sunglasses: EMBLEM EYEWEAR // watch: DANIEL WELLINGTON

Miloš was wearing: sweatshirt: ZAFUL // cargo pants: TWINKLE DEALS // t-shirt: ZAFUL // boots: ROSEGAL // watch: TOSAVE // sunglasses: POLAROID

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Now You Have Your Bridal Set, How Do You Wear It?

You now have the two most beautiful and significant rings you will ever own. How you wear them is up to you, but there are a number of ways you can display them, some traditional, and others modern. Whichever way you wear your rings, you want them to stand out.  We’ll look at a few customs and conventions, and then see how bridal sets can be worn in combination to stunning effect.

Wearing An Engagement Ring

Generally, the more ornate of the two rings couples mark their unions with; the engagement ring has a history going back to Roman times.  It is generally worn on the ring finger of the left hand because of the ancient belief that the vena amoris or vein of love flowed through this finger. In Germany, it is transferred to the right hand after marriage.  Traditionally, Turks and Poles wear engagement rings and wedding rings on the ring finger of the right hand, but this convention is becoming less frequently seen.

Wearing A Claddagh Ring

Popular in Ireland and among the Irish overseas, a Claddagh ring, showing a crowned heart supported by two hands, should be worn with care to prevent sending out a mixed message. It means “My heart is yours; I crown it with my love”. The message is all in how it’s worn.  Displayed on the right hand with the crown towards your knuckle, it shows you are unattached. Wearing it on the same finger, but the opposite way, says you have a lover, but no serious commitment yet. Worn on the left, the crown away from your fingernail, you are firmly committed (probably engaged). Finally, a Claddagh ring on your left finger with the crown towards your fingernail means you are totally committed (probably married).

Wearing A Wedding Ring

With a history going back to Pharaonic Egypt, the wedding ring is the most enduring symbol of a couple’s love, commitment, and union. It is often worn all day and night causing a slight indentation in the skin visible when the ring is removed. Customs vary, but in the USA and most of Western Europe, the wedding ring is worn on the right hand. It plays an important part in Christian and Jewish wedding ceremonies, and is often inscribed on its inner surface with the couple’s names, the date of their wedding, or some motto special to them.

Wearing Both Rings Simultaneously

Less frequently found now that intricate modern jewellery can be easily marred in inexpert hands, couples used to have their engagement and wedding rings soldered together. Carefully selected bridal sets like diamond white gold wedding rings and engagement rings allow specially shaped and contoured rings to rest comfortably against each other letting their complementary styles catch the magpie eyes of the envious. Complementary pairings of rings allow for a multiplicity of dazzling (and highly photogenic) effects.

Something to consider when wearing your bridal set is not to allow one ring to diminish the allure of the other.  Generally, the engagement ring is set with a greater volume of gemstones. Because fingers taper, wearing the wedding ring below the engagement ring can cause the optical illusion that it is the lesser of the two. They are your rings, and your style is your style; whatever you do, wear them with pride.

  

  When you are investing your money in quality diamond jewellery, you will want to make sure that you get the best deal that you possibly can. To do this you are first going to have to educate yourself in what you are buying, and there is plenty of information on diamonds and jewellery available all over the internet. As well as educating yourself you are also going to have to shop around, and the beauty of using the internet for this is that you do not have to only focus on jewellery stores that are close to you. 

Do Some Online Research

  The benefit of using the internet is that you can educate yourself on what to look for in diamond jewellery as well as search for reputable suppliers at the same time. When you know what it is that you are looking for and also what budget you have available, you can then talk to the various jewellers that you find online and start to judge the level of service that they offer, as well as their competitiveness on prices. 

Talk To Your Local Jewellers

  Investing in diamond jewellery is something that you should take your time over, and as well as speaking to companies online, you should also pay a visit to your local jewellery store and talk to them in person. You can visit The Diamond Jewellery Studio in Brisbane and other such reputable establishments, and they will be happy to advise you any of their jewellery or the basics to look for in diamonds.

Shop Around For The Best Value

  When you are more comfortable in what it is that you are looking for when shopping for diamond jewellery, you can then start to look online and see if you can find any excellent deals from reputable online retailers. Some people may be apprehensive about making such a large purchase online without looking at the jewellery first. But if you use your credit card to buy it, then you will have additional coverage through the insurance on your card. You can also get plenty of advice on staying safe while shopping online on the visa.com.au website. 

  If you do purchase online, you should make sure that you read all of the small print before completing your transaction and also check the delivery fees as well. You may find that when you take into account the delivery charges and potentially taxes involved, you may have been better off purchasing from the brick and mortar jewellery store. 

Make An Informed Choice

  You may wish to arrange your appointment with local jewellers so that you can talk to them in person. By doing so, you can discuss everything with them. When you have talked to plenty of jewellers and also visited them in person, you will be able to weigh up each company and choose one that makes you feel most comfortable in dealing with them. Price is an important aspect, but you also need to take into account quality, as well as the service offered.
Doing plenty of research and speaking to various jewellers will allow you to make an informed decision and purchase that diamond jewellery that looks like it belongs in a fairytale!

 Ćao svima! Današnji post na blogu donosi jednu pravu letnju outfit priču, jednu od poslednjih takvih u ovoj godini. Jesen nam se približila, no nadam se da će nas vreme u septembru poslužiti i da ćemo još malo uživati noseći svoje omiljene haljine i omiljene letnje aksesoare. Haljina koju danas nosim jedna je od omiljenih krpica iz mog garderobera. Poručena je prošlog leta sa sajta ZAFUL i već ste imali prilike videti je na blogu. U ovom izdanju kombinovala sam je sa romantičnim, ili ako hoćete girly detaljima u baby pink boji. Torbica i naočare su sa sajta ROSEGAL, a baletanke sa sajta PINK BASIS.

dress: ZAFUL // flats: PINK BASIS // bag: ROSEGAL // sunglasses: ROSEGAL

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