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
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
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Learn 10 Essential Ukulele Strumming Rhythms
Artist and teacher Victoria Vox presents some of her go-to rhythms and how to play them
A Beginner’s Guide to Good Ukulele Technique
These tips will help you avoid developing bad habits
Uke Scene: A Triumphant Return to the Las Cruces UkeFest
For the 4-piece band the Smoking Jackets, seeing how Las Cruces Ukes nourished its members—even while they were just tiny boxes on a screen—made this year’s festival feel so triumphant.
Everything You Need to Know About Borrowing Chords on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 10
In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll learn how to borrow chords from outside keys to add a little bit of electricity to your music.
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Learn Chord-Melody Style Ukulele with this Arrangement of ‘Down in the Valley’
Playing in chord melody style can make one person sound like a full band
Uke Tales: Purple Hair, Heirlooms, and More
In this round of Uke Tales, the ukulele leads to a hair-changing experience; a 1930s Martin Soprano helps memories live on; and ukulele groupies can be found in all ages.