I have been rather busy for the last couple of days (and nights!) updating the Crossing The Tyne Festival website and blog, including a new page for The “Strum on The Tyne” Ukulele Festival!
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Song sheets: chord names in-line or above the line?
Some “off the top of my head” thoughts on this, prompted by discussions with Jim Carey, of “Jim’s Songbooks” at ozbcoz.com, and Songsheet Generator developer Christian. I am extrapolating from reflections on my personal experience here and yours might be…
Tagged with: chord sheet, fonts, learning songs, reading, saccadic, songsheet, ukulele, visual perception
Posted in Tips
Posted in Tips
Jim Carey’s Songbooks and Song Sheets @cong_boy
If you see this man – buy him a pint! Or donate on his songbook site – he deserves it! Jim Carey now has over 2,000 songs available for download from http://ozbcoz.com as: single sheets complete songbooks for Ukulele GCEA,…
Dunkirk Despatch Rider – Original Song on Baritone Resonator Ukulele
This song is based on the memories of my father, who was a Despatch Rider at Dunkirk, and on my memories of the effect that it had on him every day of his life for the next 54 years. I…
Tagged with: baritone ukulele, ChatAndSpin Radio, Kevin Parsons, North Terrace, original song, ukulele
Posted in Ukulele Allsorts Recordings
Posted in Ukulele Allsorts Recordings
Sepsis! A silly song about something serious #ukulele
Originally posted on Ukelear Radiation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyBLYTeH5WA This explains why, having started this blog, there has been so little blog-action over the past few months. Getting back on my feet now and uking as if my life depended on it! Maybe…
“Softly You Run”: In fond memory of Mickey McGonegal 1958 – 2008
Originally posted on Ukelear Radiation:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikEzGwlo_-c “Softly You Run”: In memory of Mickey by Liz Panton (aka Ms Mousette) ? ?
Mystic Moonshine – So you want to know what the future holds?
First posted on my old blog “Ukelear Radiation” on 12 Feb 2014 (see link below). Three years on and what did the future hold?
Tagged with: folk music, motivation, original song, retirement, songs written, ukulele, video, youtube
Posted in Introductions, Ukulele Allsorts Recordings
Posted in Introductions, Ukulele Allsorts Recordings
Strum on The Tyne! 12:00-3:00 Sat 27 Aug North Shields — Ukes4Fun
Crossing The Tyne Buskers Festival, Sat 27 August Fundraiser in aid of The Great North Childrens Hospital at the RVI “Strum on The Tyne” Ukulele Hub 12:00 – 3:00 Old Low Light Heritage Centre North Shields Fish Quay Clifford’s Fort,…
Tagged with: Crossing The Tyne Buskers Festival, festival, North Shields, Old Low Light, Strum on The Tyne, ukulele
Posted in Ukulele Allsorts Gigs
Posted in Ukulele Allsorts Gigs
A chance to learn Clawhammer Ukulele and enjoy a Concert by The Quiet American in Newcastle TODAY! | @thecumby
By tonight I should have a better idea of how to play Clawhammer Ukulele and have been knocked out by the Concert, The Quiet American with a Special Guest Appearance by Danielle Ate The Sandwich! Maybe I will even win something…
Ukulele Gloves! Now with matching spats!
Apologies to all our loyal customers – these are now Sold Out! Beautiful Ukulele Gloves and Spats! Exclusive English designs! Made in Wagga Wagga by and from sustainably farmed Koala Bears! I wouldn’t mind a pair of REAL ukulele gloves…
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