Ralph Shaw workshop at McCabe's, Sunday May 4, 1pm-2:30pm

Hey all - Ralph Shaw is doing a workshop at McCabe's in May. I haven't been to one of his workshops but other WUE members have - I've heard good things and am planning to go to this one. Link and sign-up info below.

CREATE STRUMMED RHYTHM SOLOS USING THE SYNCOPATED SPLIT STROKE 

Learn two kinds of syncopated strum plus ornaments and the thumb roll. These techniques can then be combined to make entertaining and improvised rhythm solos for up-tempo songs. These techniques were famously used by 1940s British ukulele star George Formby. Suitable for experienced beginner through intermediate and advanced levels of ability.

Ralph Shaw   1-2:30 pm  Sunday, May 4 (1 session)   $45

Next YMCA performance is March 22, 2014

Hi group!

Lidia at the Santa Monica YMCA says the next talent showcase will be Saturday, March 22nd, at 3 pm. Check your calendars, and let me know if you are available to perform that day. I think we should consider the following songs:

Truman Sleeps

Roxy's Waltz

Apache

If you have any other candidates, feel free to mention them. I think it is OK to repeat songs we have done before, so look over the list. I don't think we have enough time to learn anything new though.

So, let me know if you are playing, and what part you do on each song. I want to make sure we have enough for each part.

–Lori

Feb 18th - Jake Shimabukuro in Ventura

Just a quick notice... Jake Shimabukuro will be performing Feb 18th in Ventura at the Ventura Theater. Doors open at 7pm - Showtime 8pm. Tickets are $25-$35 which is a pretty good deal, if you ask me. Here is the website for more info.

http://www.venturatheater.net/event/383795-jake-shimabukuro-ventura/

Next Meeting Feb 4th!

Our next meeting is coming up and I think we will want to continue with Roxy's Waltz and Truman Sleeps, with an eye toward the next YMCA Talent Showcase performance (I think it will be in March). In addition, we should keep up on some of the other arrangements we once knew so well... Sleigh Ride and 76 Trombones. I don't think we have performed 76 Trombones for the Y yet, so that could end up being our third song, and inspiration to revive a really nice Steve arrangement.

See you Tuesday night!

Free Public Domain Uke Tab

Just posted a collection of public domain ukulele tab in the downloads area, in a folder titled, appropriately enough, Public Domain Ukulele Tab Collection. And it really is tab, and not just chord charts!

These are pretty simple solo arrangements but those of you who are so inclined might try coming up with harmony or countermelody parts.