From the UK to Brazil, Australia to Venezuela, Singapore to Germany, and covering several provinces in Canada and many states in the U.S., the Austin Ukulele Society’s virtual June 2023 meeting had a wonderful turnout of cheerful ukulele players. We played our warm-up and wrap-up songs, and Bob taught a tutorial on our featured song: Bruno Mars’ delightful 2010 hit, “Count On Me.” We had a blast getting familiar with this popular, catchy and uplifting song!  💓

We enjoyed introductions and catching up with one another, before warming up with Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds.” Then Bob shared some info about Bruno Mars’ “Count On Me,” and gave us a terrific demonstrative performance of it. He launched into the tutorial soon after, and we enjoyed learning some great tips and tricks for playing the chords, chord progressions, tab as well as vocal harmonizing options on this fun tune. After Bob’s tutorial, we put it all together and played “Count On Me” together, twice. After our closing song, Willie Nelson’s “On The Road Again,” Bob shared some of our collaborative videos from virtual and in-person meetings alike.

You can download the lyrics, chords, and tab for “Count On Me,” or download a copy of the presentation and instruction guide, including exercises and drills. You can also watch a replay of the June 22 live stream. Watch the entire show or jump to the part you most want to see!

As always, we offer gratitude to Jen for moderating the meeting chat and Lyda for facilitating the slides and more.

We also truly appreciate Marty Porter and Paul Butler for producing the collaborative videos. Check out our most recent group effort, “Can’t Help Falling In Love”:

Thank you for joining us, sending in your selfies, and staying connected!

We look forward to “seeing” you at our next virtual meeting, on Thursday, August 24. Keep an eye on the Austin Ukulele Society’s YouTube channel. And you’re always welcome to join us for our next in-person meeting on July 13, too! 🙂

For more downloadable music, visit our Ukulele Music Library. For more Austin Ukulele Society videos, check out our YouTube Channel.

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