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.
Joey Lusterman
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.
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.
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Learn 3 Essential Hawaiian Ukulele Strums
Strums and rhythms can be a very powerful musical tool and, when used correctly, can completely change the entire mood of a song without even changing the chords.
Review: Córdoba‘s 15CM Matiz Concert Ukulele is an Attractive Budget Instrument with a Sweet, Woody Tone
The Córdoba 15CM Matiz Concert Ukulele looks good enough to eat. Does it sound delicious, too?
The Healing Ukulele: How People Are Using Ukes to Help Children
One organization that is proving the healing powers of the ukulele and making a huge difference in the lives of countless children is the Ukulele Kids Club.
Enter to Win a Taimane Signature Enya Ukulele
GRAND PRIZE Enya Taimane Signature Moon 5-String Black Tenor AcousticPlus®The Taimane signature Moon 5-string tenor ukulele features an all-solid mahogany body, thin body design, and richlite fretboard. Taimane’s symbolic special double low-G design balances the tone, warms up the sound,…
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Learn to Play the Jazz Classic “Ain’t We Got Fun?” on Ukulele
The cheerful melody of “Ain’t We Got Fun?” belies the darkness of its lyrics, making it good fun to play on the ukulele.
Fit to Print: A Look at the Ukulele in Ads, Comics, and Magazine and Book Covers
Take a look at the ukulele in vintage newspaper and magazine advertisements, comics, cover illustrations, and related printed media from the 1910s to the 1960s.