SKYE BOAT SONG - Clawhammer Baritone Uke

4,711 views · Published 8 May 2014 · 2:23 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: Ken Middleton · 2014 · Music

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This improvisation is roughly based on the tune "Skye Boat Song". I really enjoy using a very free clawhammer technique and it is reasonably accurately played.  I normally use my middle finger, but the nail broke and I am having to use my pointer. 

I am naturally using re-entrant Living Water Baritone Strings on my Ohana BK-35. Strings available here:

http://www.kenmiddleton.co.uk/Pages/LWS.aspx

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