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
Joey Lusterman
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…
Enter To Win The Ohana Rhythm Line Giveaway!
This giveaway has ended, but read on for more about the prizes. Visit our Win page for more giveaways. With the Ohana Rhythm Line, it’s as easy as can be to add some sweet beats to your next ensemble. The…
3 Chords and the Truth: Uke Lessons from the Songs of Country Legend Harlan Howard
Howard became the patriarch of country music songwriters, using a mere three chords—the first three chords that ukulele players usually learn—the I, IV, and V
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Ukulele Lesson: Learn to Play in Every Key with the Perpetual 5ths Exercise
Playing in the key of C major can be a very comfortable trap for ukulele players. But learning to play in all 12 keys is easy using the Perpetual 5ths Exercise.
The Strange and Improbable Rise of the Bizarre Ukulele Phenomenon Tiny Tim
There has never been a figure in the ukulele world who has provoked as much derision, dismissal, and hostility as the late-’60s phenomenon known as Tiny Tim.
Ukulele Travel Tips, Trips, and Fails
BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE I tend to fall apart alone in hotel rooms. Some combination of boredom, endless TV, and not sleeping much has always made business travel a challenge for me. Or…
Ukulele Lesson: Exploring Your Fretboard with Thirds and Sixths
The intervals of thirds and sixths are of particular interest on ukulele, as they’re the building blocks of the chords we use in Western music.
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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.
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.