To be in with a chance of winning a blue Flight travel ukulele, as advertised in UKE Magazine Issue 16, answer the question below.
Entries need to be in by 1 February 2019
UKULELE CLUB VISITS - Come to World of Ukes for a bespoke group experience
Have you ever considered a club visit to World of Ukes in Carlisle?
Why not get your ukulele group members together for a memorable day out - customising your visit to suit you and your fellow players?
With a private events room that will comfortably seat 35, a stage, full PA and refreshments on site, plus the largest range of ukuleles in the north - you can combine a trip to browse and play. We can arrange lunches, dinners, workshops and gigs - just for your group.
Location
Carlisle might seem remote to many, on the English border with Scotland, but it is very well connected via the M6 and West Coast Main Line. Typical rail journey times are: -
London - 3 hours 21 minutes
Manchester - 1 hour 47 minutes
Warrington - 1 hour 33 minutes
Newcastle - 1 hour 30 minutes
Crewe - 1 hour 54 minutes
Edinburgh - 1 hour 19 minutes
World of Ukes is in the centre of Carlisle, about 7 minutes walk from the railway station, while the journey time from the M6 is under 10 minutes.
Activities
Ukulele teacher Andy Webster regularly visits to take lessons and ukulele groups. He can tailor workshops to suit your group. These might be instructional, like an introduction to fingerpicking, or just lots of fun, like learning to play rock and roll in multiple parts with harmonies.
We can arrange a private concert in our events room with any of a host of ukulele performers, like Phil Doleman, Chonkinfeckle or Peter Moss. If you want someone to give you a show during your visit, just get in touch!
World of Ukes is sandwiched between the highest rated cafe in Carlisle on Tripadvisor, Anazeo, and the restaurant recently given the award for best in the city, Foxborough. If you'd like lunch, an afternoon tea or dinner in with your visit, that can be arranged!
Of course, you'll also be able to look around the store and try ukuleles from a huge range!
How to arrange it?
Let me know using the contact form below how many people you'll have and when you might like to visit. We can work out the details together for a truly bespoke visit!
UKE Magazine 2019 Calendar Competition Winners
In Issue 15 we advertised a competition asking for readers to submit their best ukulele photographs to be considered for entry into the UKE Magazine 2019 calendar.
The calendar design is now finalised and it is available to order from our Magazine Shop.
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to all entrants, with winners listed below.
UKE Magazine Issue 15 Competition - Enter the Survey to Win
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED. ADDITIONAL ENTRIES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE SURVEY ONLY ARE WELCOMED UNTIL 12 NOVEMBER
Musical instrument distributor Red Chilli Audio have provided a fantastic prize, an ebony Snail tenor ukulele, for Issue 15's competition (closing date 6 November 2018).
All you have to do is complete the questionnaire below. Unless you fancy signing up for our newsletter, your email address will only be used to contact you in case you win!
UKE Magazine Issue 15 - Downward Spiral - Exercise Example Video
A video showing Issue 15's exercise 'Downward Spiral', to give you an idea how to play it using the music inside the magazine.
The magazine can be bought here - http://worldofukes.co.uk/uke-magazine-shop/uke-magazine-issue-15-september-2018
UKE Magazine Issue 15 - Plastic Jeezus Video Tutorial
Plastic Jeezus have made this handy tutorial for Issue 15 (September 2018). Simon from the band has prepared this video to go alongside the chords and lyrics which feature in the magazine.
You can purchase the magazine here - http://worldofukes.co.uk/uke-magazine-shop/uke-magazine-issue-15-september-2018
New World of Ukes Exclusive aNueNue Model in Production
We'll soon have the prototypes for a concert and tenor size World of Ukes exclusive model, based on the Moon Bird series, but stripped back a little in terms of decoration - making them more affordable while still sounding great.
To be the first to get news on completion, and get early bird pre-order offers on this limited edition exclusive, complete the form below.
UKE Magazine Issue 14 Competition - Win a Freshman Ukulele
THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
You can win a Freshman Bocote Ukulele with UKE Magazine!
To win the ukulele, enter the competition by 1 August, 2018...
UKE Magazine April 2018 Song Contest
April Ukulele Song Contest!
UKE Magazine has teamed up with Logjam to offer a song competition inspired by the theme of Spring! The competition will be judged by the three members of The League Of Ukulele Gentlemen, and entries must be in by the end of April 2018.
On offer to the winner is fantastic Logjam Travelog stompbox, giving you rhythm while you strum! The winner will also receive a care kit for your new instrument, plus it will be personalised with your name!
Rules
* To enter, record your song on video and send an email or private message with a link (preferred), or post it to the UKE Magazine page. It will be featured/shared to the main UKE Magazine Facebook page in due course.
* Worldwide entries allowed - but the Logjam prize can only be sent in the UK. In the event the winner is from outside the UK, the winner will get a year's UKE Magazine subscription, and the stompbox will go to a UK runner-up.
* Original songs and covers are allowed, but must have a connection to the theme of 'spring'. The judges have final say on whether the song fits the theme!
* All recordings MUST be made for this competition - entering something previously recorded is not allowed.
* All recordings MUST mention the video is for this competition, either spoken at the beginning of the video, or mentioned in a caption.
* Your video can, but doesn't have to feature you playing and singing.
* No instrumentals for this competition please - it's too hard to say they connect with the theme.
* Other instruments are allowed but videos must feature ukulele prominently.
* Groups can enter, but only one prize is given.
*Closing date 30 April 2018
* The judges decision is final
Issue 13 - Competition
For Issue 13's competition, you can win a Bohemian Oil Can ukulele. To do so, you'll need to download and print 'Mr Parbulele', the mascot of the Parbold-based ukulele festival. Details of how to win are in the magazine, which can be ordered from the magazine shop.
Click the image below to open an A4 pdf which you print or save to your device.
Issue 13 - Pachelbel's Canon Arrangement
In Issue 13 of UKE Magazine, I have shared an arrangement of Pachelbel's canon. While you can play it at any speed you fancy, and interchange the different sections as you wish - this is how the original version would sound if you stick rigidly to my arrangement.
You can order Issue 13 here - http://worldofukes.co.uk/uke-magazine-shop/uke-magazine-issue-13
Kala Elite USA Made Ukes - 35% Discount
KALA ELITE UKULELES NOW HAVE 35% OFF!
These handmade all solid Hawaiian koa ukuleles from the USA are rich-sounding, neatly made and very playable instruments, with a wide neck that gives you more space for your fingers.
We have 5 different models available with this discount. USE THE DISCOUNT CODE MATTISFORTY at the checkout to activate the discount!
Kala 1KOA-SG Elite Soprano – Gloss - WAS £949 - with discount £616.85
Kala 1KOA-C Elite Concert Ukulele – Natural - WAS £899 - with discount £584.35
Kala 1KOA-CG Elite Concert Ukulele – Gloss - WAS £1,029 - with discount £668.85
Kala 1KOA-T Elite Tenor Ukulele – Natural - WAS £949 - with discount £616.85
Kala 1KOA-TG Elite Tenor Ukulele – Gloss - WAS £1,099 - with discount £714.35
Imua Ukuleles Back In Stock - Just Look At These Beauties!
Imua Ukuleles Back In Stock - Some of the most beautiful ukuleles in the world!
Wow. Sometimes a package of ukuleles arrives from a supplier and all you can do is let out a little whimper of happiness as you unpack each one! That was the case with this shipment of Imua ukes from Hawaii. Sometimes, pictures speak louder than words...
A selection of the Imua ukuleles in stock at World of Ukes
Imua ukuleles, all made from superb quality Hawaiian koa.
Just look at the body of this Imua iCG-C5 Concert Ukulele
A tenor cutaway uke has also arrived, wow!
We've had chambered body Imua tenor electros in before, but not with gloss finish and koa top - even more beautiful than before.
Imua's fantastic long neck soprano ukulele and traditional Hawaiian soprano uke are now both back in stock too.
UKE Magazine Awards - The Winners
Over the last few months, UKE Magazine has run a series of awards - using a public vote to determine the winners. Instead of prizes, we chose to donate to the charity of the winner's choice, so you'll see the good causes they selected too...
A full run down of the winners is also available in print in Issue 9 of UKE Magazine, the UK's dedicated magazine for ukulele players - http://worldofukes.co.uk/uke-magazine-shop/uke-magazine-issue-9-march-2017
Issue 8 - Sam Muir's Classical Corner Notes
In Issue 8, Sam Muir gives readers the chance to tackle the piece, 'The Rakes of Mallow', with her arrangement in ukulele tab. You can view her accompanying notes here.
World of Ukes Store Open - Retail Premises & Online!
Some of the finest ukuleles in the world are now on display in a dedicated, boutique showroom - based in Carlisle. World of Ukes officially opened on 22nd September, with a launch party attended by Dead Mans Uke, The Mersey Belles and Liam Capper-Starr.
As well as the showroom, a new online store allows customers to purchase the exclusive ukes on offer. You can look for soprano ukuleles, concert ukuleles, tenor ukuleles or baritones & basses right now if you wish!
A selection of pictures from the World of Ukes ukulele store launch party!
Issue 7 - Paul Mansell's Flamenco Notes
Paul Mansell's Flamenco ukulele piece appears in Issue 7 of Uke Magazine. Here, you can read his extensive notes that go alongside the tab in the mag.
Issue 7 - Sam Muir's Classical Corner Notes
An Irish piece from Sam in this issue, Brian Boru's March. You can look at the performance notes and bar by bar breakdown in this document below.
Issue 6 - Sam Muir's Classical Corner Notes
Sam Muir was back in UKE Magazine Issue 6, giving us the opportunity to try and learn Andante in G by Mauro Giuliani. Here we have the notes that accompany, and simplify the piece.
Mike Flaherty - Vocal Exercises - Issue 5
In Issue 5, Mike Flaherty looks at vocal warm ups.
Here is his example audio file of Exercise 2 - Jaw Muscles
... and now for Exercise 3 - The Tongue