A Little Bit Louder Now! A Guide to Plugging In Your Ukulele
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.
What’s the Best Way to Store a Ukulele?
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.
The History and Legacy of Kamaka’s Iconic Pineapple Ukuleles
Sometime around 1927 Kamaka experimented with a new body shape. Not only did these pineapple ukes have distinctive looks, they had a fuller, more resonant sound.
How to Install a Ukulele Strap
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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Christopher Davis-Shannon and Jacques Pellarin Pair Uke and Accordion with Surprising Results on “Fifty/50”
The duo trade short solos throughout, and the combination of the ukulele and accordion turns out to be surprisingly natural-sounding.
How (and Why) To Use a Pick on Ukulele
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.
Cases, Capos, Care, & More: A Guide to Ukulele Accessories
Text by Greg Olwell | Edited by Ukulele Staff You don’t have to look at too many ukulele players to see that we like to accessorize. Go to a gathering of uke players young or old and you’ll see cases…
Review: Ortega‘s RUNAB-CC Solid Bamboo Concert Ukulele Offers Warm Sounds and Cool Looks
The Ortega RUNAB-CC Bamboo concert ukulele is a striking instrument with a natural finish and contrasting black binding. Our review explores the sound and feel of this uke.
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Learn Hawaiian Vamp Variations on Ukulele
The inspiration this vamp comes from 'Noho Pai Pai,' performed by the Ka’au Crater Boys and by the Makaha Sons featuring Jake Shimabukuro.
Learn the Irish Folk Song “She Moves Through the Fair” on Ukulele
This arrangement captures the eerie, otherworldly nature of this tune