How The Beatles’ George Harrison Turned His Love of Ukulele into a Personal Crusade
George Harrison and the ukulele were lifelong companions, and the ukulele likely inspired some of his songs with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys, and beyond.
Joey Lusterman
Ring-Mounted Finger Uke, the Jazuke & More: A History of Unusual Ukulele Patents
Exploring the history of ukulele patents provides an entertaining look at some of the more unusual, clever, and sometimes questionable ideas in the ukuele's history.
How to Play ‘Blues on a Ukulele’ by Jim Beloff & Herb Ohta
Born from the idea that people think of ukulele as a happy instrument incapable of channeling a sad song, Jim Beloff and Herb Ohta wrote "Blues on a Ukulele" in 2003.
How to Solo on Ukulele
In this ukulele lesson, you’ll learn how to solo based on an approach inspired by the blues guitar lexicon. It can also come in handy for rock and country soloing.
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Review: Luna’s Vineyard Koa Bevel Concert Ukulele Is Performance-Ready, Stylish, and Easy to Play
Luna's new Vineyard Koa Bevel Concert ukulele is a stylish, performance-ready instrument with vibe to spare
Take a Slack-Key Ukulele Lesson with George Kahumoku, Jr.
Learn some slack-key ukulele techniques courtesy of Hawaiian musician George Kahumoku, Jr. Plus, learn his arrangement of the classic tune “Meleana e.”
Review: Fender’s Dhani Harrison Signature Tenor Ukulele Has a Natural Feel and a Warm, Full Tone
The Fender Dhani Harrison Signature tenor ukulele is a versatile, good-looking instrument that really comes into its own when amplified.
Daniel Ward Teaches You How to Play Harmonics on Ukulele
Daniel Ward offers a lesson on how to achieve high-pitched harmonics effects on the ukulele with only fingertips.
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Enter to Win This Amahi C-13TEQ All Solid Koa Tenor Cutaway Ukulele!
Introducing the Amahi C-13TEQ from the Exotic Wood series! Amahi created this series specifically to offer the widest range of woods available on their ukuleles, and in turn, offering the widest range of tonal and dynamic options not thought possible…
Suspense! Murder! Ukuleles! C.C. Harrison and Mary Amato are Writing Popular Uke-Centric Fiction
If you are missing your ukulele normal gatherings, here are a couple uke-centric stories that might help satisfy your cravings.