Review: 4stringboy Expands the Uke’s Harmonic Possibilities on ‘Vejr’
Instrumental album features ukulele in moody arrangements that include strings, piano, bass, and synthesizer
Joey Lusterman
Check Out Fred Sokolow’s Chord-Melody Ukulele Arrangement of “Remember Me,” from Disney’s ‘Coco’
Chord-melody is a sophisticated, jazzy approach in which the melody is generally stated in the highest note of each chord
Signature Ukuleles of the Stars of the 1920s and ‘30s
The list of American celebrities from this era who had their own signature model production ukuleles is considerable
‘Making the Jump’ Part 3: Chord Transitions and Positions
By focusing on each chord as it transitions from one to the next, you can better understand the mechanics of each movement
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Master Teacher and Multi-Instrumentalist Fred Sokolow Reflects on His Road to Uke
Though Sokolow came to the ukulele relatively late in his musical explorations, around the age of 50, he dove into the instrument with his characteristic curiosity and passion
Review: Amahi Glitter Tenors Are Stage-Ready with Audacious Finishes and Good Plugged-In Tone
These ukuleles don’t do incognito—that’s not what they’re here for
Great Ukes: This Rare David Mahelona Violin Uke Shows the Stellar Craftsmanship of Its Maker
To say that Mahelona’s violin ukes are rare is an understatement; only a handful are known to exist
4 Keys to Making Album-Quality Recordings at Home—Without A Bunch of Expensive Gear
Having the knowledge to capture the sound you’re looking for will help you get a quality recording in less time
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Review: The Innovative Design of Kala’s Revelator Nautilus Results in a Superbly Playable Instrument
Kala is taking a big risk with the Revelator, but the reason becomes clear when you get one of these ukuleles in your hands
Bend Ukulele Group Uses Proceeds from Uke U Festival to Start a Nonprofit
The group is known for hosting the popular central Oregon festival from 2012–2019 and sponsoring ukulele education in local schools