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Here's how to use alternate and sometimes unconventional fingerings to find the smoothest fretting-hand movement on ukulele.
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Here’s a comprehensive primer on how to read ukulele music notation, covering all of the notational aspects for any type of ukulele.
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Humidity can wreck your ukulele over time if not kept in check. Here’s the lowdown on humidity and some different tools to help control it for ukuleles.
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In this guide, you’ll learn how to plug in your ukulele, what not to do when plugging in, and get some tips for taking your sound to the next level.
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When it comes to proper ukulele care, protecting your instrument is a top priority. Here are some details about how to safely store your ukulele.
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You can take your instrument to a respected shop and have strap buttons installed, but it’s not a difficult job to tackle at home if you have a few tools and some courage.
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Using a flatpick on ukulele can be useful for playing soft rock arpeggios, strumming funk patterns, picking out melodies over a group of strummers, and more.
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The inspiration this vamp comes from 'Noho Pai Pai,' performed by the Ka’au Crater Boys and by the Makaha Sons featuring Jake Shimabukuro.
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This arrangement captures the eerie, otherworldly nature of this tune
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Strums and rhythms can be a very powerful musical tool and, when used correctly, can completely change the entire mood of a song without even changing the chords.