How to Read Ukulele Music: Your Guide to Understanding Musical Notation
Here’s a comprehensive primer on how to read ukulele music notation, covering all of the notational aspects for any type of ukulele.
Joey Lusterman
Learn to Play G Major and the vi Chord on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 8
In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll work on classic chord progressions in G major.
A Little Bit Louder Now! A Guide to Plugging In Your Ukulele
In this guide, you’ll learn how to plug in your ukulele, what not to do when plugging in, and get some tips for taking your sound to the next level.
The History and Legacy of Kamaka’s Iconic Pineapple Ukuleles
Sometime around 1927 Kamaka experimented with a new body shape. Not only did these pineapple ukes have distinctive looks, they had a fuller, more resonant sound.
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How to Install a Ukulele Strap
You can take your instrument to a respected shop and have strap buttons installed, but it’s not a difficult job to tackle at home if you have a few tools and some courage.
Christopher Davis-Shannon and Jacques Pellarin Pair Uke and Accordion with Surprising Results on “Fifty/50”
The duo trade short solos throughout, and the combination of the ukulele and accordion turns out to be surprisingly natural-sounding.
How (and Why) To Use a Pick on Ukulele
Using a flatpick on ukulele can be useful for playing soft rock arpeggios, strumming funk patterns, picking out melodies over a group of strummers, and more.
Review: Ortega‘s RUNAB-CC Solid Bamboo Concert Ukulele Offers Warm Sounds and Cool Looks
The Ortega RUNAB-CC Bamboo concert ukulele is a striking instrument with a natural finish and contrasting black binding. Our review explores the sound and feel of this uke.
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Learn the Irish Folk Song “She Moves Through the Fair” on Ukulele
This arrangement captures the eerie, otherworldly nature of this tune
From Backing Don Ho to Redefining Jazz Uke, Benny Chong Can Do it All
Ukulele virtuoso Benny Chong has had an incredible musical career, from starting out in Don Ho's backing band in the '60s to now leading jazz ukulele workshops around the world.