Roaring ‘20s Style: Lyon & Healy Ukuleles Rivaled the Top Makers of the Era
L&H introduced its first ukuleles in 1915, expanding their line in the 1920s to include more than a dozen models, including the well-known Bell and Shrine series
Steven Espaniola is Keeping Hawaiian Tradition Alive While Also Pushing Forward
The in-demand ukulele festival instructor discusses his original music and his somewhat unusual road to becoming one of the most respected Hawaiian musicians on the mainland
Introducing Ukulenny’s ‘Moving On Up!’
These 12 lessons are designed to help you master the fretboard, play more musically, and have good fun with your uke!
Luthier Shelley Park Brings Gypsy Jazz Flavor to Her Moodyville Ukuleles
The Hot Club of France didn’t have a ukulele player. But that didn’t stop Park from imagining what it might look like if they did.
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Learn New Techniques on Your Uke with this Classical Indian Raga
The complexity of Indian music might seem overwhelming, but knowing just a few basics can give you the tools to appreciate the art form’s spectacular richness
Review: The Kiwaya KTS-4 Soprano is an Impeccable Japanese Update to a Vintage Mainland Uke Design
This solid wood instrument is designed to achieve the sound, look, and feel of the classic Martin Style 0 ukulele—with a few modern upgrades
Jazz It Up! How to Make Your Own Song Arrangements, Part 2
This second in a two-part series on arranging songs for ukulele includes tips on adding jazzy elements and other snazzy twists
Review: Romero Creations’ Tiny Tenor Dreadnought has a Surprisingly Big Sound
I was intrigued: Could a concert-size instrument have the tonal heft of a true tenor?
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Fest Friends: The Life-Changing Magic of Ukulele Festivals
The ukulele’s power for human connection is genuinely magnificent at festivals, where it has the uncanny ability to bring like-minded people together
I–vi–IV–V? Learn the Roman Numeral System to Play Better with Others—and Improve Your Ear
Here's how to build chords starting on each note of the major scale, as well as some common chord progressions found in thousands of songs