Words of Wisdom: Celebrate 50 Issues of ‘Ukulele’ Magazine By Digging into the Archive
Explore a wealth of advice and playing tips from uke artists and teachers.
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How Has the Ukulele Scene Changed?
From live video connections to increased availability and quality of affordable instruments, explore evolutions of the past decade.
German Guitarist Jan Haasler Has Transformed Into a Soprano Ukulele Master
The music on Haasler’s three releases covers a broad spectrum of styles that showcases his dexterous strumming, deft fingerpicking, and uncanny knack for writing bright, catchy melodies.
Ukulele: The Next Generation—Feng E, Tyler Donkoh-Halm, Sho Humphries, Jiggy with Viggy, and Andrew Hoyt are Boldly Going Where No Uke Has Gone Before
Each of these five rising stars is pushing the boundaries of ukulele in performance, songwriting, and teaching.
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How Rock ‘n’ Roll Made the Ukulele Cool—Again
In the early 1960s, the ultimate uke-killer raised its six-stringed head: the electric guitar. But ukulele manufacturers weren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet.
Uke Scene: Players from Europe and America Connect via Four-String
The little ukulele continues to create musical bridges that unite musicians and listeners worldwide
Daniel Ho is Spreading Ukulele Joy Around the World as a Composer, Collaborator, and Inventor
Daniel Ho continues to push boundaries with new music and a new 3-string uke...
Uke Makers: Will Grove-White is Serious About Making Fun Instruments
Though he pokes fun, his instruments are no joke. Each uke is handmade with high-quality tonewoods, expert craftsmanship, and meticulous attention to detail.
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Great Ukes: The Wabash ‘Box’ is Unlike Any Other Ukulele
Anyone who knows me knows that when it comes to ukuleles, the more unusual a uke is, the better I like it...
Burning Uke, Man
Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz club member Patrick Fullan had a foreshadowing dream: a giant ukulele effigy consumed by flames.