Henry Kailimai and the Ford Hawaiians Introduced the Motor City to the ‘Sweet’ Sound of Ukulele
One day at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, the sweet sounds produced by the Hawaiian Quintet caught the ear of another Henry—Henry Ford
Learn an Easy Ukulele Arrangement of “Danse Paysanne,” a Classical Guitar Staple
This simple but effective classical piece by Ferdinando Carulli (1770–1841) translates nicely to ukulele in reentrant or low-G tuning.
Review: Ibanez URGT100 Tenor is a Bold Electric-Acoustic That’s Ready to Shred
While it is a hollow body with a soundport at the top, this uke is really meant to be plugged in
Learn Travis Picking on Ukulele
These two patterns that are the main building blocks of Travis picking—one of the must-haves in any ukulele player’s tool kit
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Learn Flamenco Techniques for Ukulele
Delve into the flamenco sound and pick up a few tricks with this Malagueñas lesson
Arhoolie Records’ Chris Strachwitz Left His Mark on Hawaiian Music, Too
Significant compilations of early music featured ukulele and steel guitar
Learn to Play George Formby’s Legendary Ukulele Split Stroke
Also known as the syncopated strum, its roots go back to ragtime music
Ukulele Songstress Amy Kucharik Brews a Potent Potion of Catchy Tunes
Kerrville Folk Songwriting Competition winner combines swing, jazz, blues, vaudeville, country, and clever writing
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Learn Clawhammer Ukulele Technique with Lil’ Rev
Re-entrant tuning is essential for clawhammer, as that high fourth-string G, which will produce an effect similar to a banjo’s fifth string
Learn 10 Essential Ukulele Strumming Rhythms
Artist and teacher Victoria Vox presents some of her go-to rhythms and how to play them