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.

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.

The Córdoba 15CM Matiz Concert Ukulele looks good enough to eat. Does it sound delicious, too?

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.

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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The cheerful melody of “Ain’t We Got Fun?” belies the darkness of its lyrics, making it good fun to play on the ukulele.

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.

In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll learn how to play a I, IV, V chord progression in D major.

“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.
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From large manufacturers to solitary craftspeople, ukulele makers are making greener choices and embracing the shift towards responsible, sustainable practices.

Taimane, who is now unquestionably the most popular female ukulele player in the world, explores her Polynesian roots on the new concept album HAWAIKI.