For LP, Ukulele Brought Joy Back to Making Music
This is how the multiplatinum singer, songwriter, and performer LP formed a deep connection with the ukulele, a small instrument that helps channel big emotions.
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Review: Kanile’a DK-T Premium Tenor’s Distinctive Features and First-Rate Woods Make for a Special Uke
When a ukulele reaches the $3,000+ price range, expectations soar, and the Kanile'a DK-T Premium Tenor ukulele does not disappoint in materials, features, or setup.
Learn to Play ‘Tea for Two,‘ an Old Jazz Number Arranged for Ukulele
The jazzy chords are the trickiest part of this ukulele arrangement of "Tea For Two." Use the suggested fingerings for switching between the shapes efficiently.
Ukulele Maker Steve Grimes Borrows From the Past While Looking to the Future
In the guitar world, Steve Grimes is a well-known builder of extraordinary acoustic guitars. But he also builds some of the finest ukuleles on the planet.
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Feel the Aloha Spirit in Our Gallery of Ukulele-Themed Hawaiian Shirts
It's no secret that wearing a Hawaiian shirt can put anyone in a relaxed mood. Here are some ukulele-themed Hawaiian shirts from a trio of collectors.
Great Ukes: Harmony’s Art Moderne Ukuleles were Inspired by a Popular 1930s Aesthetic
In the 1930s, Harmony created a new instrument model named for the Art Moderne design style it embodied, decorated with an array of geometrical forms.
Australian Ukulele Musical ‘Uked!’ Gets Audience Involved
A new stage show called Uked!, which bills itself “the first play-along ukulele musical,” sold out a series of shows when it premiered in Australia.
Learn to Play Slack-Key Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Koke‘e‘
Dennis Kamakahi wrote around 500 songs, some which became Hawaiian music standards and hulas. Here, learn to play a slack-key ukulele arrangement of his song "Koke'e."
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‘A Fresh Idea’: Jim Beloff Chronicles the Ukulele’s Third Wave in the 1990s
The action in this short excerpt from the new book "UKEtopia! Adventures in the Ukulele World" takes place in 1998, as the 3rd wave was still gaining momentum.
Learn to Play Accompaniment and Melody on Ukulele Using a Two-Finger Picking (Double Thumbing) Approach
The double thumbing, 2-finger picking approach makes use of the thumb and only one finger and can be the basis for some very rhythmic and exciting ukulele playing.