ISSUE 27

There's lots more to learn inside Issue 27 of UKE Magazine, released in September 2021. We look at deciphering the fingerboard and how to easily learn the notes to unlock songs and how they work. There are also ten top tips for effective practice and the culmination of Opera-lele's feature on improving your singing skills. Plus, guides on how to play solos, both in a blues and a rock style.

We review six new models, investigate different, more unusual types of uke that can add something extra to your arsenal, and discuss the new wave of colourful ukes that are hitting the market. There's plenty more too, from cover star Ryo Natoyama to US-based luthier Jayne Henderson, with lots more stories from around the ukulele world in between.

Ryo Natoyama

We speak to the Japanese virtuoso about his new album, touring the world and projecting calm through the ukulele.

Laura Currie

discusses her solo performances as ‘Ra’, and her role touring with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Matt Hicks

Matt Hicks looks at the pleasure of songwriting through the lens of his personal experiences.

Henderson Ukes

Jayne Henderson discusses her approach to building ukes in the Appalachian mountains.

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