Uke Tales: George Harrison, Seniors, the Joys of Music, and Hawaiian Legends
Here’s another cool batch of stories from Ukulele readers about their love of uke, including playing George Harrison tunes, bringing smiles to seniors, and more!
Joey Lusterman
Ukuleles from Montana’s de Houtwinkel are Crafted Using Mostly Traditional Techniques
de Houtwinkel ukuleles are hand-made in Montana, with influences from classic Martin ukes and traditional classical guitar construction.
Learn to Play the Flamenco Rumba Strum on Ukulele
There are hundreds of ways to play the rumba strum on ukulele, and lesson focuses on a basic way to play it that can easily be added to or modified as you gain more knowledge.
Gods of Uke: Sione Aleki Dazzled Audiences with Rock Star Theatrics
A true ukulele rock star, Sione Aleki's showmanship on uke conjures up images of Jimi Hendrix freaking out unsuspecting audiences with similar techniques.
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Album Reviews: Steve Rose’s ‘Ukulele Shorts’ & Charissa Hoffman’s ‘Different View’ Highlight Old and New Ukulele Styles
These 2 new ukulele-focused albums—Steve Rose's "Ukulele Shorts" & Charissa Hoffman's "Different View"—span ages of the instrument, stylistically and compositionally.
Learn George Formby’s Lively Ukulele Strumming Patterns
George Formby's split-stroke creates seemingly syncopated lines through unique strumming. These triple strokes are still enticing for today's ukulele players.
First Uke in Space!
The first uke in space was part of the 2021 Inspiration4 space flight, and it served a higher purpose than giving the crew a musical outlet during recreation time.
Learn to Play “Haele,” a Hawaiian Ukulele Classic from Ernest Ka’ai
Ernest Ka'ai was a a prodigiously gifted ukulele player. Here's how to play his Hawaiian classic song, "Haele" on ukulele.
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The Joy of Playing Ukulele for Seniors: How to Get Started with Volunteering
You will never find a more receptive, easy-to-play-for, and forgiving audience than seniors
Tips for Playing Jimmy Cliff‘s Reggae Classic ‘Sitting in Limbo’ on Ukulele
Jimmy Cliff's reggae classic “Sitting in Limbo” requires just a handful of simple chords with mostly slow-moving changes, making it a great beginner tune for ukulele players.