Kelle Jolly Shares Joy and History with her Affrilachian Ukulele
Kelle Jolly proudly identifies as Affrilachian and is, indeed, a vital member of Tennessee’s arts community as a singer, songwriter, musician, teacher, and much more.
Oh, The Humidity! How to Avoid Ukulele Disaster by Using Humidifiers
Humidity can wreck your ukulele over time if not kept in check. Here’s the lowdown on humidity and some different tools to help control it for ukuleles.
Learn to Play G Major and the vi Chord on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 8
In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll work on classic chord progressions in G major.
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.
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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.
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.
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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…