Mele Fong aka Ukulele Mele tells the story behind the old American song Down in the Valley. This song was developed by Kentucky mountaineers about the time of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
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LEARN TO PLAY THE SONG in the video titled Beginner Ukulele Mele Lesson | Down in the Valley | C and G7 chords with 2 Waltz Strums – https://youtu.be/s8d3tA2glkM
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Native Hawaiian Mele Fong from Maui is an experienced educator and professional entertainer with over 50 years experience playing the ‘ukulele – Hawaii’s official instrument. Are UKE having fun yet? Watch. Listen. Play. The Ukulele Mele Way!
