Building a Ukulele: Voicing is at the Heart of Volume and Sound Quality
“Voicing”—the process by which a luthier thins and braces an instrument’s top during construction—is at the heart of volume and sound quality when building a ukulele.
Joey Lusterman
Ukulele Makers Large and Small are Embracing the Eco-Friendly Practice of Sustainability
From large manufacturers to solitary craftspeople, ukulele makers are making greener choices and embracing the shift towards responsible, sustainable practices.
Global Star Taimane Explores Her Polynesian Roots on ‘HAWAIKI’
Taimane, who is now unquestionably the most popular female ukulele player in the world, explores her Polynesian roots on the new concept album HAWAIKI.
Ukulele Luthier Jayne Henderson Tries to Find the Soul of Each Instrument She Makes
Jayne Henderson discovered her passion (and talent) for making instruments working on a guitar with her father Wayne and went on to found her own company, E.J. Henderson Guitars & Ukuleles.
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Add Some Drama to Your Songwriting with a Step-Up Key Change
Technically known as a “modulation,” a step-up key change can significantly raise the emotion and drama of a recording or performance. Here's how to use it in your songwriting.
Celebrate Ten Years Of Ukulele Magazine with Iconic Uke Artists, Albums, and Words of Wisdom
To celebrate ten years of Ukulele magazine, we put together a few top-ten lists, highlighting the bright spots in ukulele culture.
Uke Scene: Lots of Love in Lansing, Michigan
There's a lot of love for the ukulele in Lansing, Michigan, including the world's largest uke, the week-long Might Uke Day festival, Uke-mecca Elderly Instruments and much more.
In the Loop: How to Use—or Not Use—a Looper Pedal with Ukulele
Imagine being your own one-person band, comprised entirely of ukuleles! It only takes one small tool: a looper. Here's some advice from the pros on how to use a looper with ukulele.
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Learning Hawaiian-Style Ukulele Can Improve Your All-Around Musicianship
Learning to play ukulele Hawaiian-style introduces you to skills and a mindset that can improve your all-around musicianship in any genre of music.
Learn 4 Chord Progressions in C Major on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 6
In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll learn how to play common chord progressions, which will set you up to learn a lot of songs.