Original Ukulele Songs
652 views · Published 27 August 2017 · 2:51 · Indexed 6 November 2026
Channel: Life The Basic Manual · 2017 · Education
Nick Cody is musician and songwriter with a passion for the ukulele. He particularly loves original ukulele music. To help other musicians find the confidence to write their own songs, and to find an audience, he founded the platform originalukuelesongs.com which currently hosts sixty-three artists from all over the globe. Nick also started the Facebook group, original ukulele songs, which has thousands of members. In this clip, he describes how you can post your content on the page, with one stipulation - it has to be written by you. The page exists to encourage original ukulele talent. If a song was written by Keith Richards, it remains a Keith Richards song, how much an arrangement of it may vary. While Nick has a great affection for many of the arrangements of ukulele classics, he also believes that the instrument deserves its own oeuvre of fresh, creative, and new music. He emphasises that whether you’re just starting out, or you’re a seasoned musician, there is much to be gained by being a part of the wider ukulele community. Unless you practice, rehearse and interact with other musicians, it’s hard to reach your full potential. Another platform for original ukulele music has been the awesome and much-loved Grand Northern Ukulele Festival (GNUF). At the last GNUF, there was a stage devoted to a whole day of original ukulele music. This festival is a fantastic place to really imbibe the joy of the mighty uke in the company of like-minded others. Nick promises to continue with more live platforms for original ukulele music, and of course, his band, The Small Change Diaries, are a fine exemplar of new and innovative ukulele sounds. Finally, Nick encourages all uke lovers, old and new, to explore this remarkable instrument, and to let your creativity flourish. You may surprise yourself with your talent. For more information on Nick, original ukulele music and more, please see below. http://nickcody.com http://www.smallchangediaries.com http://originalukulelesongs.com http://northernuke.com SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE VIDEOS https://www.youtube.com/c/lifethebasicmanual?sub_confirmation=1 FIND LIFE THE BASIC MANUAL HERE http://lifethebasicmanual.com http://www.facebook.com/lifethebasicmanual http://instagram.com/lifethebasicmanual http://twitter.com/BasicManual
