The songs of The Kinks will be the focus for an innovative ukulele workshop to be held on Saturday, April 19 at the Electric Palace in Bridport.

The three-hour workshop will include a guest appearance from Hester Goodman of Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain who will be touring venues throughout the South West later in the month.

When Ray Davies penned his 60s classics he often cited influences from the music hall days of the 1920s when ukulele music was very much in its heyday.

The chord progressions and arrangements of Kinks songs therefore lend themselves well to modern day interpretations on the ukulele and the melodies and lyrics allow for some interesting singing harmonies and vocal effects.

Sally Vaughan is an experienced ukulele teacher and co-founder of ‘The bUCKY-dON’TS’ the Bridport Ukulele Group.

She will be leading the workshop, which is suitable for all levels of players, although the ability to play the chords D, Dm, G, G7, A, Am, C and F comfortably is particularly recommended.

The workshop will include ensemble coaching from Sally and singing tuition from local choir leader Jane Silver-Corren.

There will also be a question and answer session with Hester Goodman from Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

There are 20 places available on each of two sessions – either 10am-1pm or noon-3pm.

The Q and A session will take place in the overlap. Cost £17.50.

Contact info@sally ukulele.co.uk to book.

More information about the event can be found at electricpalace.org.uk