Uke Tales: Hike the Appalachian Trail, Connect with Friends and Family, and More Things You Can Do With Your Ukulele
Here’s another fun and inspiring batch of stories from Ukulele magazine readers about their love of uke. We love hearing from you!
Stories
Watch George Harrison Perform ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ on Ukulele
George Harrison’s most ukulele-centric performance on record is his reading of “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” the 1931 song first recorded by Cab Calloway.
How The Beatles’ George Harrison Turned His Love of Ukulele into a Personal Crusade
George Harrison and the ukulele were lifelong companions, and the ukulele likely inspired some of his songs with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys, and beyond.
Ring-Mounted Finger Uke, the Jazuke & More: A History of Unusual Ukulele Patents
Exploring the history of ukulele patents provides an entertaining look at some of the more unusual, clever, and sometimes questionable ideas in the ukuele's history.
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Suspense! Murder! Ukuleles! C.C. Harrison and Mary Amato are Writing Popular Uke-Centric Fiction
If you are missing your ukulele normal gatherings, here are a couple uke-centric stories that might help satisfy your cravings.
Uke Makers: Robert Yates of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Proves ‘Quality Does Not Have to Be Expensive’
Robert Yates is a combination of musician, music educator, luthier, uke manufacturer, and owner of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar (aka HUG) on Hawaii's Big Island.
Behind the Scenes of Craig & Sarah’s Not-So-Mini Uke Fests
We started reading about uke club members devastated that all their planning and work for these events were for naught. So, we thought, why don't we do an online festival?
Do You Own the Songs You Strum on Your Ukulele? Understanding Copyrights and the Public Domain
Once copyrights have expired, you’re free to perform, record, and reuse a song without permission. But what if you’re interested in something a little more recent?
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Kris Fuchigami Mixes Flash and Heart in His Ukulele Playing
Fuchigami’s road to success turned out to be a lot rockier than he expected it to be after that borderline-miraculous first day learning a Jake Shimabukuro song.
Turning My Passion for Ukulele into a Profession
I started playing games and singing songs with my kids, returning to the simple tunes (and childhood) I had left behind. You have to sing to your children—there is no other option.