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
Joey Lusterman
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
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
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Learn to Play Ukulele Chords Up the Neck and in Any Key
Exploring chords in the open first position and then moving them up the fretboard to understand which fingerings are needed to recreate the same shapes in closed position
Learn to Play the Classic American Waltz “Irene, Goodnight”
This beautifully simple tune, written around 1888 by Black songwriter Gussie Lord Davis, adapts well to the ukulele
Learn How to Play Alternate Chord Voicings on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 12
In this lesson from our Chord by Chord series, you'll learn about alternate chord voicings (and why they're so cool.)
Kawai Carvalho’s Coast ’Ukulele Blossoms Out of a Family Tragedy
'I was blown away by how I felt building these instruments, how connected I felt to them, how there was this calming energy to making them.'
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Ukulele Lesson: Grooving in 3 with Victoria Vox
Learn to play waltz, doo-wop, gospel, swinging blues, soul, and other styles in 3/4, 6/8, and 12/8 time signatures
Review: Jake Shimabukuro Returns to His Hawaiian Roots On New Album, ‘Grateful’
This 22-song album includes friends, influences, and colleagues dating all the way back to his teen years at Kaimuki High School in Honolulu