Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Dallas Rag’
This arrangement uses a couple different picking techniques, including alternating bass thumb picking, multiple string pinches, single notes, & even some strumming.
Joey Lusterman
Learn to Fingerpick ‘Deep Ellum Blues’ on Ukulele
Here we use “Travis picking,” which involves playing alternating bass notes on every beat with your thumb, while picking melody on the high strings with fingers.
Uke Makers: Robert Yates of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Proves ‘Quality Does Not Have to Be Expensive’
Robert Yates is a combination of musician, music educator, luthier, uke manufacturer, and owner of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar (aka HUG) on Hawaii's Big Island.
Behind the Scenes of Craig & Sarah’s Not-So-Mini Uke Fests
We started reading about uke club members devastated that all their planning and work for these events were for naught. So, we thought, why don't we do an online festival?
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8 New Ukes for 2021
BY BLAIR JACKSON | FROM THE SUMMER 2021 ISSUE OF UKULELE It was very disappointing not being able to spend the third week of January this year at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, but, well, you know… Maybe next…
Do You Own the Songs You Strum on Your Ukulele? Understanding Copyrights and the Public Domain
Once copyrights have expired, you’re free to perform, record, and reuse a song without permission. But what if you’re interested in something a little more recent?
UkeTube DIY: 5 Ways to Make Your Best Ukulele Video Yet
These are a few of the most important tips I've learned as a ukulele teacher and performer that will help you look (and sound) your best in your videos.
Kris Fuchigami Mixes Flash and Heart in His Ukulele Playing
Fuchigami’s road to success turned out to be a lot rockier than he expected it to be after that borderline-miraculous first day learning a Jake Shimabukuro song.
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Why I Uke: Peter, Paul and Mary’s Noel Paul Stookey Says ‘What’s Not to Love?’
Chances are you know Noel Paul Stookey as part of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Less known is that Noel played ukulele in his pre-folk days.
For Five Decades Roy and Kathy Sakuma Have Championed Hawaiian Ukulele
Roy is arguably the most successful and influential ukulele teacher ever— nurturing thousands