Extend the Range of Your Uke and Find New Inspirations with Alternate Tunings
Deviating from your normal tuning can give inspiration to practice or compose, and may bring an instrument to life. Here are some alternate tunings for ukulele.
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4 Uke Pros Talk About the Joys and Challenges of Playing with Others
“There are a lot of musicians that think the spotlight is always on them. We have to be willing to share the stage. For a kanikapila to work, you need people who can play with other musicians.
Learn to Play in 3 Alternate Tunings on Ukulele
These alternate tunings will reward you with fresh sounds
Learn to Play Ukulelezaza’s “Downhill”
Ukulelezaza (Remco Houtman-Janssen) wrote “Downhill” in 2007 while improvising on a Martin Style 2 taropatch he had just acquired. The taropatch is long gone, but “Downhill” is in every set Ukulelezaza plays. Enjoy the TAB and notation below.
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Celebrating Michael Anthony’s Magical Uke ‘Raindrops’
As a second-generation member of “The Wrecking Crew,” Michael Anthony's strings appeared on many memorable recordings, including ukulele on Burt Bacharach's “Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."
Learn to Play Cathy Fink’s ‘Jump Up Ginger,’ a Bright Clawhammer Uke Tune
The tuning is spelled F C F G; the high fourth string functions similarly to the banjo’s fifth string and acts as a drone throughout the piece
Uke Review: Kanile’a 2020 Platinum Limited Edition
A boutique super tenor with great volume and tone BY MATT BLACKETT | FROM THE SUMMER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE I lived in Hawaii as a kid, but in case my alabaster complexion didn’t give it away, I’m not an…
Uke Review: Luna Vista Deer Concert
BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SUMMER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE One of the most useful secrets to improving on your instrument is keeping your ukulele out of its case and within easy reach. I have a few wall hangers…
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Uke Review: Amahi C-01 Flamed Tiger Maple Concert
A musical beauty with a warm and clear tone BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SUMMER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE The Flamed Tiger Maple Concert from Amahi’s Exotic Woods line is an all-maple ukulele with a bound body and neck.…
Enter to Win a Fender Fullerton Uke
This giveaway has ended, but read on for more about the Fender Fullerton ukes. Visit our Win page for more giveaways. 3 Lucky Winners Will Receive One Uke from Fender’s New Fullerton Line* Tipping the hat to Fender’s iconic guitar…