Learn to Play Daniel Ho’s ‘Between the Sky and Prairie’ on Ukulele
Here's how to play Daniel Ho's song "Between the Sky and Prairie" on ukulele.
Joey Lusterman
Uke Review: Breedlove’s Stylish and Affordable New Lu’au Acoustic-Electric Concert and Tenor CE
Breedlove's Lu'au ukuleles come in concert and tenor sizes, with and without electronics, and sell for well under $500. See how they stack up in our review.
Review: Orangewood’s Juno Tenor is a Quality, Inexpensive New Entry in the Ukulele Market
BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Orangewood guitars and ukes are designed in Los Angeles, built in Asia, and then set up by the company in California before shipment to customers. And the company’s approach…
Enter to Win a Kala Elite USA Doghair Mahogany Tenor Ukulele!
THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS DECEMBER 31, 2019, SO ENTER TODAY! Designed and handmade in Petaluma, California, the Kala Elite USA Doghair Mahogany is our ukulele throwback to vintage Martin guitars of the 1930’s. The Honduran Mahogany has a vibrant sound with…
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Wishing Upon A Star: The Cliff ‘Ukulele Ike’ Edwards Story
Mark Twain wasn’t the only cultural icon born in Hannibal, Missouri. There was another fellow, a funny looking, wide-eyed guy who played and popularized the ukulele in the 1920s while selling millions of records, introduced the Gershwin classic “Fascinating Rhythm” from the Broadway stage, popularized the tune “Singin’ in the Rain” 20 years before Gene Kelly skipped through puddles, and was the winning voice of Jiminy Cricket, crooning the Disney anthem “When You Wish Upon a Star.”
Album Review: A Ukulele Tribute to Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Born to Run’
Born the Uke is a tribute to Bruce Springsteen's 1975 Born to Run album with 8 songs performed in order by 8 different artists, including big names like the Indigo Girls' Emily Saliers.
Double-Necks, Selmer-Style, Pineapples and More: Exploring the Work of Pioneering California Ukulele Builder Tony Graziano
Custom double-neck ukes, Selmer-style jazz ukes and hand-painted pineapple style ukes are just a few specialties of this master builder.
Great Ukes: Flying High with The Lindbergh-Inspired Aero Ukulele
BY SANDOR NAGYSZALANCZY | FROM THE WINTER 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE MAGAZINE The 50th anniversary of the first moon landing seems to have everyone thinking about America’s great accomplishments in flight. And right up there with the names of heroes…
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Gear Guru: Restoring an Old Favorite Washburn Tenor Ukulele
Vintage Washburn ukuleles are rare and expensive, but I finally found one I could afford due to its poor condition, and it was soon in my shop for extensive repair.
Uke Lesson: Where Do Chords Come From?
All we need to play songs on ukulele are the essential 7 chords of the major scale. Here's how to play them, and how they go together.