Following on from my recent ukulele strings t-shirt I had an idea for a t-shirt that ties in pretty nicely with fathers day which is next Sunday…
Ukulele Video Comparison
I’ve seen a quite few ukulele comparison videos on YouTube, sometimes comparing ukes, sometimes comparing strings. The thing that I always struggle with though is the gap between the comparison – the bit where the put down one uke and pick up the next. My attention span is so short I forget what I’ve heard and struggle to compare. So I figured I’d try and edit one together that directly compared a couple of ukuleles…
Anarchy In The UK by The Sex Pistols – Ukulele Tab
Ok, before you tell me this is stupid, I know it is – but what the hell, let’s do it anyway.
5 Ukuleles To Take On Vacation/Holiday
It’s that time of year when we all head off to somewhere else and forget about the world for a week or so. Bliss. Wait a minute though, what if you still want to annoy everyone around you with your ukulele whilst you’re away? Here’s 5 of the best ukuleles to take with you on your travels…
Ukulele Round Up – 5 June 2015
It’s Friday, that means it’s time for the most irregular ukulele round-up on the web. Here’s what I’ve spotted over the past few weeks…
iUke Sopranino Ukulele Review
I’d wanted a sopranino ukulele ever since I first saw one, I figured it’s portability would make it a great companion for me when I’m away from home. The iUke sopranino clocks in at around £60 (I’m haven’t seen anywhere in the US stocking them yet). For your money, you get a solid topped instrument with Aquila strings and a pretty nice padded gig bag. Here’s my thoughts after owning one for the past few months…
Ukulele Practice Routine Worksheet
If you’re a regular reader then you’ll know that I’m a bit obsessed with ukulele practice and efficient learning. I’ve made a quick printable template to help you get more out of your practice sessions…
Dreamworks Intro Tab by John Williams
I just had to have a blast at tabbing this one – the intro that Dreamworks use on the beginning of their movies. You know the one, where the little boy is fishing on the moon…
Ukulele Books by The Quiet American
I recently purchased a couple of books by Aaron and Nicole Keim. Together Aaron and Nicole are husband and wife duo The Quiet American. They perform traditional old-time American folk music that feels and sounds incredibly authentic, it’s American folk music at it’s best.
It’s Time by Imagine Dragons Riff
Here’s the Mandolin riff that features on the song It’s Time by Imagine Dragons. It works really well on ukulele as you’d expect and it’s not too difficult to play… Continue reading