Learning to play the Tahitian Ukulele: Pahoho
Visiting my family in New Caledonia
Back in December, I did a trip to New Caledonia to visit my parents and other relatives.
This year, one of my highschool friend was also coming back there from France, accompanied by his family and 14 other friends.
We booked a trip to the Isle of Pines (L'Île-des-Pins) with bungalos for three nights for a total of about 25 people. It was an awesome trip and we were lucky the weather was quite decent for most of the trip with a bit of rain to cool down the weather. Really can't complain.
The landscape was magnificent, the water is crystal clear, the sand was bright and fine as flour. It's just amazing.
As usual, if there are rocks nearby I would do a bit of rock balancing. Always fun and good photo opportunity.
Back on the main island, I decided this year was about time I buy this Tahitian Ukulele I've been eyeing every time I was travelling back home. Here is Edouard from Moana Ukulele on the city market in Nouméa. His little ukuleles are looking and sounding great, a little more modern looking with nice carvings.
I've been playing the Hawaiian ukulele for some time now, so transitioning to the Tahitian one shouldn't pose too much difficulty since they share the same tuning (GCEA). However, there are notable distinctions on the Tahitian ukulele:
- It features four pairs of strings crafted from thin fishing lines, resulting in a brighter tone.
- The pair of E strings is pitched one octave higher.
- Unlike the Hawaiian ukulele, the sound hole is positioned at the back.
- Additionally, there is a thin wooden resonating plate on the front, lending it a slightly banjo-like timbre.
Despite the similarities to the Hawaiian ukulele, mastering the Tahitian ukulele can be quite challenging, particularly given the fast pace at which many Tahitian songs are played.
So to begin with, I practiced playing songs I usually play on the Hawaiian ukulele:
Then I started learning Pahoho which is quite fast. At first I skipped the intro and practiced the melody section:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PmKlj8LHZP8
Then after a good month, I managed to play it entirely. The song "Pahoho" by Te Ava Piti tells of a passionate romance amidst Tahiti's beauty. Using metaphors like "waves crashing, two tides meeting," it portrays the lovers' union. References to Tahitian flowers symbolize love. The singer expresses unwavering devotion and compares the island's beauty to their beloved. The verse "My love is flying in the wind" denotes enduring affection, and the recurring line "the waves are breaking at the foot of the cliff" represents the relationship's ups and downs. Overall, "Pahoho" is a heartfelt tribute to love and Tahiti's allure.
The desire to learn anything always bring the perfection....🥂🥂
Congratulations you publications is excellent my friend @quochuy
What a cool traditional or musical instrument you are holding, I really like seeing it
Wow! see how you played it like an expert, your hands were going so fast.
Good job dear friend!
Do you mind if I ask, are you a Filipino? Hehe. You look like one ☺️
I bet it's a hard instrument to learn. But easy for those with a passion for music..
Tahitian and Hawaiian ukulele are both produce great musis everyone can enjoy
Oh lala! It's good to see that you are real, I love this publication and to know why you transmit such good energy, it is because you are as free and fresh as this video.
It is a pleasure to meet you and to share a great greeting. Your country is beautiful, I have dreamed of visiting it, because the color of the sea is like our Caribbean Sea and one can lose one's gaze when fascinated by so much beauty.
The ukulele, and perhaps you have heard it before, is similar to our emblematic musical instrument, which is the cuatro. It is a 4-string instrument, only larger in size, it is a task that I have yet to learn.
You are in an ideal state, with your family in a beautiful place, surrounded by friends and enjoying and learning good music.
I send you the greatest of good wishes as well as my sincere thanks for reading me.
Good vibes and I hope to see you again soon, we can share coffee and cookies lol.😃
It's wonderful to see you learning and enjoying the Tahitian ukulele. Also seeing your photos in the Isle of Pines, it really looks absolutely stunning, and it's great to hear about your trip and experiences there. Keep up the great work with your music @quochuy !😊
Relatives in New Caledonia, are they looking to adopt anyone 🤣
Wow i love the pictures and i would like to learn to play that ukelele, amazing my friend.
Have a great day.
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Your friend just happened to come by with 14 friends, that was well planned or one hell of a coincidence XD
Sounds like a great holiday! :D And yay bonus music!
He does that every 4 - 5 years :-D
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Excellent, @quochuy ! I play the Ukelele too. In fact, I have two.
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They are great instruments! What's your favourite song to play on a Ukulele?
Yes, they are! My favorite is anything I can play, hehehe!
Someday, we can play together!
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Your journey with the Tahitian ukulele is truly inspiring! The unique sound and vibrant culture it represents make it a fascinating instrument to learn. Keep strumming those beautiful tunes!