How to Make a Practice Routine for Ukulele
It's no secret that the key to getting better on ukulele is practice. Here are some tips to help you come up with a ukulele practice routine that works for you.
Learn to Play “Can‘t Help But Smile,” Jim Beloff‘s Ukulele Festival Theme Song
When the Southern California Ukulele Festival asked Jim Beloff to write a theme song, he came up with "Can't Help But Smile." Here, he teaches you how to play it.
Stephen Inglis Plays a Ukulele Version of the Grateful Dead‘s “Friend of the Devil”
Inglis has a long relationship with the Grateful Dead’s music, and even released an album called Cut the Dead Some Slack
Gods of Uke: Classical Master and Historian John King Treated the Ukulele With the Dignity it Deserves
Classical master and historian John King was a true pioneer in the ukulele universe. He applied his classical guitar training to ukulele and took the instrument seriously.
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Gods of Uke: George Formby’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture
Ukulele superstar George Formby became the UK’s highest-paid entertainer and favorite of a queen and The Beatles, leaving a lasting impression on pop culture.
Fall Forecast: Ukulele Fests! September, October, and November 2022
Here is an assortment of ukulele festivals and events taking place around the U.S. during September, October, and November 2022.
Goddess of Uke: May Singhi Breen, The Ukulele Lady
May Singhi Breen, "The Ukulele Lady," got the New York Musician's Union to include the ukulele on its list of instruments and created a teaching method for the instrument on the mainland.
Learn to Play Two Diminished Chords on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 4
In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll learn how to play diminished seventh chords.
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Eden & John‘s East River String Band are Masters of the Old Groove
Eden & John‘s East River String Band, with artist R. Crumb as a member playing ukulele, resuscitates obscure old blues, early country, jug band, and the occasional pop tune.
Remembering Bruddah Iz: 25 Years After his Death, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole Still Melts Hearts and Inspires
Iz will always be most remembered for his voice & ukulele medley of two great American standards: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World.”