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."
Joey Lusterman
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…
Gear Guru: Building a Uke for My Wife (and Band Mate)
BY AARON KEIM | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE A custom ukulele order is a big decision, and every customer deserves to be treated like the most important person in the queue. When I work on someone’s ukulele, I…
Review: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer Show the Ukulele’s Range on “WAHOO!”
BY BLAIR JACKSON | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE What a complete and utter delight this album is! Chances are, most regular readers of this magazine are already familiar with the sensational multiple-stringed-instrument-playing duo of Cathy Fink and…
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Ukes on Screen: From Buster Keaton to Marilyn Monroe to Adam Sandler, the Little Uke Played a Big Role in Movie and TV History
Ukuleles and the musicians who play them have appeared on screens big and small for over 100 years
Uke Events Spring 2020 March-June
BY AUDREY COLEMAN GAITHERSBURG UKEFESTMarch 20–22 | Gaithersburg, MarylandHeadlining the event is ukulele master Lil’ Rev, acclaimed not only for his unique stylings of blues and other roots genres, but for storytelling that conveys the vitality of Americana. Among the…