ISSUE 4

In our final issue of 2015 (released December) we feature the fantastic ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, who tells us all about how he created his hit arrangements. We also have plenty from some of the world's best instrument makers, with an interview with Bill Collings in the US, and a discussion on the properties of spruce from Pete Howlett.

There's more from George and Will from the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, a tour diary from The Mersey Belles and the latest adventures of our travelling Brüko. Richard Gilewitz returns with some useful fingerpicking exercices, while Ben Rouse helps you learn some Vivaldi and Phil Doleman shows you how to play his latest song.

As well as these special features, there are also plenty of gear reviews, with a look at the Sidekick Banjolele from New Zealand, five of the finest ukes made in the far east and a look at what's in Zoë Bestel's gig bag.

Jake Shimabukuro

Nick Cody caught up with the ukulele virtuoso when on his recent tour of these shores and discovered how Jake’s most famous arrangements came into being.

George Hinchliffe

The Director of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain concludes the interview we began in Issue 3, describing the practicalities behind the group’s longevity.

The Mersey Belles

We catch up with Nancy and Pearl about their recent tour with Dead Mans Uke, their future plans, and what they thought about looking after our travelling Brüko.

Will Grove-White

The UOGB’s Will returns to the UKE Magazine line-up, with a fascinating look back at the famous Maccaferri plastic ukulele.

Bill Collings

One of the world’s finest instrument makers answers our ukulele questions.

Finger-style Uke

Richard Gilewitz makes a return with another instalment of his adventures, and some handy fingerpicking exercises.

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