Learn to Play George Formby’s Legendary Ukulele Split Stroke
Also known as the syncopated strum, its roots go back to ragtime music
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Gods of Uke: George Formby’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture
Ukulele superstar George Formby became the UK’s highest-paid entertainer and favorite of a queen and The Beatles, leaving a lasting impression on pop culture.
Learn George Formby’s Lively Ukulele Strumming Patterns
George Formby's split-stroke creates seemingly syncopated lines through unique strumming. These triple strokes are still enticing for today's ukulele players.
Formby Uke Sells for £28,500
By Greg Olwell A ukulele once owned by entertainer George Formby, sold for £28,500 (over $36,000 at the time of the sale), through an auction on June 30, 2017. The Gibson UB-3 banjo-ukulele, which was sold through Hansons Auctions, came with many…
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Checking Out Two of George Formby’s Favorite Ukuleles
By Greg Olwell To many banjo-ukulele enthusiasts, the late British entertainer George Formby is the king who sits on throne. Multi-instrumentalist Andy Eastwood is one of the biggest banner-bearers of Formby’s legacy and he’s one of the people to check-in…
Watch George Formby Perform ‘When I’m Cleaning Windows’ in the 1936 Film ‘Keep Your Seats, Please’
This week’s Throwback Thursday goes way, way back to the 1936 film Keep Your Seats, Please, which stars English ukulele player and comedian George Formby. In this high-quality clip (which I searched YouTube to find), Formby serenades his leading lady…
Spice Up Your Sound with Banjo-Ukuleles
The banjo-ukulele is one of the most powerful spices in the ukulele world
Building a Ukulele Club: How to Make Your Group Fun, Strong, and Successful
We interviewed the leaders of some of the most popular and well-run ukulele clubs in the world to get their advice on building a better ukulele club.
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Jane For Tea‘s ‘Chaque Seconde’ Offers French Ukulele Delights
The duo been playing a fascinating and sophisticated fusion of pop, vintage, and international sounds all over France since the 2010s.
Christopher Davis-Shannon and Jacques Pellarin Pair Uke and Accordion with Surprising Results on “Fifty/50”
The duo trade short solos throughout, and the combination of the ukulele and accordion turns out to be surprisingly natural-sounding.