Learn to Play “Flower Drum Song,” a Traditional Chinese Dance Tune that Fits Perfectly on Ukulele
This joyful dance melody comes from the Han people of China, and presenting it on the ukulele is a real treat.
Great Ukes: Nicholas Stein’s Pushbutton Ukulele was Made to Last, but Limited in Usefulness
Like many inventions of its era, the auto-chord uke reflects a moment when inventors were captivated by the idea of democratizing music through mechanical shortcuts.
The Unpredictable Unlikely Strummers
Meet this 30-member–strong cohort known for performing Cynthia Miller’s complex ensemble arrangements.
Uke Makers: Donna LoPrinzi Carries on her Father’s Legacy of Hand-Built Instruments
The luthier talks family business, bending wood on the old stovepipe that came from a junkyard 50 years ago, and the uke that got away...
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Uke Tales: Pixie Dust, 1,000 Beansprouts, Defining Jazz, Your Favorite Ukulele
This edition of Uke Tales features your responses to our queries about favorite ukes and jazz music, plus some heartwarming personal stories. Thanks for writing in!
Learn the Basic Bossa Nova Groove with Daniel Ward
This musical style, with its defining rhythmic feel, is especially well suited to the ukulele.
Great Ukes: Gibson’s Creative and Innovative Ukuleles are Still Sought After by Collectors
Gibson ukes are not just instruments but artifacts of artistry, innovation, and the enduring charm of the Jazz Age.
Ukulele Magazine Editor’s Note: Summer 2026
Considering its size, it’s no surprise that the ukulele travels well. And while it is remarkable how quickly it is often embraced when introduced to a new culture, that’s not exactly surprising, either. Something I am continually amazed by, however,…
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Learn to Play ‘Coquette,’ an Approachable Arrangement of a Jazz Standard Built from Simple Shapes
“Coquette” is a pop tune turned jazz standard written in 1928, and most commonly associated with the recordings of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt.
Develop Your Hawaiian-Style Chord-Melody Approach with “Henehene Kou ‘Aka (For You and I)”
Brian Liu's lesson explores how to play a melodic Hawaiian-style chord solo on the ukulele.