<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[www.paulmansell.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Mansell is a leading guitar & ukulele author, teacher & performer. He is the author of 'Classical uke' and 'Ukulele School'. ]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:52:31 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Is the ukulele hard to learn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been teaching the ukulele for over 10 years and one question I get asked all the time is - 'Is the ukulele hard to learn'.  The short answer is No — the ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to start playing. The ukulele is one of the best instruments to learn if you want very quick rewards and to be playing songs within minutes.   Like every instrument though, you need to practice and you can take it to whatever level you want. But let’s break that down honestly. Why the Ukulele...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/is-the-ukulele-hard-to-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a42a5132a596f2a280388b</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:25:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_f4ca35febed64bebb2559ec595b2ed68~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Howlett/Lipson Paul Mansell Baritone ukulele available.  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024 I collaborated with world renowned ukulele builder Pete Howlett and together we released the Paul Mansell Student Tenor Ukulele.   I am very excited to announce that Pete has now teamed up with guitar/ukulele builder Dan Lipson of Lipson Ukulele's and together we are releasing the Howlett/Lipson Paul Mansell Baritone Ukulele.   Dan has been training with Pete for over 7 years and this is a wonderful collaboration.  This is effectively the big brother to the Tenor ukulele.  It is a...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/new-howlett-lipson-paul-mansell-baritone-ukulele-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6991fc986afbe985b7a046a7</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:16:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2ESo9lsCbA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Album 'Jazz Ukulele' available now]]></title><description><![CDATA[My brand new album 'Ukulele Jazz' is released today on Clever Clever records.   It features 17 beautiful Jazz standards all recorded on...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/new-album-jazz-ukulele-available-now</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6807ee235a82cbea98fb36ef</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:36:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_6591938e786c4452b9067bd6f326692a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Review of Marc Gallaghers new book 'Avril to Ziggy'. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is always exciting to see a new ukulele book come out, especially when it is on a slightly different subject - in this case 'how to...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/review-of-marc-gallaghers-new-book-avril-to-ziggy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67af31b74b6b8429462313da</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_44e07662b18b483594120b053bd7e39b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_509,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Tab for 'I say a little prayer' by Aretha Franklin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aretha Franklin's wonderful 'I say a little prayer'  has always been one of my favourite songs and over Christmas I had a bit of down time s]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/free-tab-for-i-say-a-little-prayer-by-aretha-franklin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678a85890f2a72cbfa95c3a0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:39:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_def850fdb4f74bebb5a3ebaba64b8d38~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_449,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Tab for 'Homage to Carulli' on Ukulele]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a free Tab for the piece 'Homage to Carulli' which is taken from my book 'Modern Pieces for Ukulele'.  If you enjoy the piece the...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/free-tab-for-homage-to-carulli-on-ukulele</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675c2f9b3bef5114d58efd1f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:03:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/yC2ov9YoJcM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Flamenco Piece on the Ukulele.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I recently went to see Lulo Rheinhardt perform at the Stables in Milton Keynes and was blown away by his performance.   It was a...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/new-flamenco-piece-on-the-ukulele</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67543286ff6334d1e2b01061</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:42:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCryRhfv2Qw" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Ensemble book available]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have had the pleasure of writing/arranging six pieces for a new ensemble book that has been published by the wonderful Ukulele Project. ...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/new-ensemble-book-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">675430c3ff6334d1e2b00bc3</guid><pubDate>Sat, 07 Dec 2024 11:31:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_0445fb4989e644adb016bdb3da77384c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_188,h_268,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ain't Misbehavin' (Fats Waller) Free Tab]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one of my favourite Jazz pieces to play.   I have included a free tab for it in this blog.  Ain't Misbehavin was written by Fats...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/ain-t-misbehavin-fats-waller-free-tab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">674f32072e478e87c1495d6b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:35:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/ac7aed_181cad3baa56442f9e50340b40734114/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Ukulele Tab for 'What a wonderful world']]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one of those songs that everybody knows, and everybody loves.  This is a fingerstyle performance of it on my wonderful new Pete...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/free-ukulele-tab-for-what-a-wonderful-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66c86e731ae46cc3a8abab74</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:14:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_4dc0d7d164ce4968aef2ca7de2f0e487~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Pete Howlett Student Mahogany Tenor Ukulele available to purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am extremely proud to announce that world renowned ukulele builder Pete Howlett and I have teamed up to produce a new ukulele.  It is a...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/new-pete-howlett-student-mahogany-tenor-uke-available-to-purchase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66941541d88ba92bb0a340f0</guid><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 18:41:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1XNTHZN1Xs" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free tutorial and Tab for Ukulele instrumental Autumn Falls]]></title><description><![CDATA[This week I am doing a free tutorial for my piece 'Autumn Falls'.  The tutorial will be up on Friday (7th June) as part of the Anarchy in...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/free-tutorial-and-tab-for-ukulele-instrumental-autumn-falls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66603d48fcdc5b18efb8d057</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:32:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_fc8b06d4da3d472ebbf9f4f183e8d1c1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukulele Gig in Twickenham with Christopher Davis Shannon July 2nd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Me &#38; Christopher David Shannon, in conjunction with The Ukulele Project are playing at The Patchwork (Twickenham) on Tues July 2nd.   The...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/ukulele-gig-in-twickenham-with-christopher-davis-shannon-july-2nd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">665a01068122a9e6b15121f4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 16:59:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_799eafe2c43d4f3290d927e0cb25c4b9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview with renowned ukulele builder Pat Megowan]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Builder of ukuleles for James Hill, Kimo Hussey, Elisabeth Pfeiffer and many others). I recently had the pleasure to interview Pat...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/interview-with-renowned-ukulele-builder-pat-megowan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6647b8c85857507742011461</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2024 20:10:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ac7aed_4c4a984ae69e43a1b60b69da4118da7e~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summertime (Gershwin) on fingerstyle ukulele with free Tab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summertime written by Gershwin is an absolute classic jazz standard- it has been recorded by numerous artists including Ella Fitzgerald,...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/summertime-gershwin-on-fingerstyle-ukulele-with-free-tab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66291106e0ae75487d373527</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:06:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/2N5YZcrvclI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Ukulele tutorial and Tab for Etude in A Minor by Tarrega]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my favorite pieces to play on the ukulele is Etude in A Minor by Francisco Tarrega.  It is a stunning piece that, whilst with a...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/free-ukulele-tutorial-and-tab-for-etude-in-a-minor-by-tarrega</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65ca341b73d91cae4fd4906b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:15:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_SRyopGlYM" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free Tab and Tutorial for 'Deckchairs and Waffles'.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I played this piece called 'Deckchairs and Waffles' on a live stream a few months ago and quite a few people asked for a tutorial on it -...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/free-tab-and-tutorial-for-deckchairs-and-waffles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65aea08d0702173054916d34</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:08:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Ib_kx9Dl4o/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adagio from Rodrigo's Concerto for Guitar - Aranjuez]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one of my favorite pieces of music ever and to play it on a ukulele is such fun.  This amazing arrangement is by Colin Tribe.  It...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/adagio-from-rodrigo-s-concerto-for-guitar-aranjuez</link><guid isPermaLink="false">656cb4dd6d3564dac3007543</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:10:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YgwCJIL6o0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Noi De La Mare Duet with free tab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a really sweet version of El Noi De La Mare performed as a duet on Ukulele.  Many thanks to my student Lynne who was kind enough...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/el-noi-de-la-mare-duet-with-free-tab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65537c6bf9b0be144eedb297</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:04:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_4fyyAFtPU" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Across The Universe (The Beatles) Free Tab]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one of my favorite Beatles tunes and it works brilliantly on the Ukulele.   This is a fingerstyle arrangement of Across the...]]></description><link>https://www.paulmansell.co.uk/post/across-the-universe-the-beatles-free-tab</link><guid isPermaLink="false">652fa9707fc63b57ed08a9be</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:50:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf9JkUWVxeQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Paul Mansell</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>