Great Ukes: Harmony’s Art Moderne Ukuleles were Inspired by a Popular 1930s Aesthetic
In the 1930s, Harmony created a new instrument model named for the Art Moderne design style it embodied, decorated with an array of geometrical forms.
Ukulele Christmas Spirit 2021: Beloved Carols Reimagined From Around the World
This installment of our Ukulele Christmas Spirit 2021 series, features performances by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the Odd Squad Daniel Ho, and Kaleo Vai.
Australian Ukulele Musical ‘Uked!’ Gets Audience Involved
A new stage show called Uked!, which bills itself “the first play-along ukulele musical,” sold out a series of shows when it premiered in Australia.
Ukulele Christmas Spirit 2021: Reinvigorated Classics (and Beautiful Nightmares)
This installation of our Ukulele Christmas Spirit 2021 series features songs performed by James Hill, Victor & Penny, Taimane, Andrew Molina, and Kris Fuchimagi.
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Learn to Play Slack-Key Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Koke‘e‘
Dennis Kamakahi wrote around 500 songs, some which became Hawaiian music standards and hulas. Here, learn to play a slack-key ukulele arrangement of his song "Koke'e."
Christmas Spirit 2021: Celebrate the Holidays with Ukulele Fun!
For some holiday cheer, here are videos of 4 Christmas tunes, performed by Cynthia Lin, David and Claire Crosby, Victoria Vox, and Ukulenny.
‘A Fresh Idea’: Jim Beloff Chronicles the Ukulele’s Third Wave in the 1990s
The action in this short excerpt from the new book "UKEtopia! Adventures in the Ukulele World" takes place in 1998, as the 3rd wave was still gaining momentum.
Let It Be (Ukes!): A Reimagining of The Beatles’ classic album
The 10 songs on The Beatles' 1970 album "Let It Be" are reimagined for the ukulele in this collection of videos.
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Learn “Deck the Halls” for Fingerstyle Ukulele
This arrangement features repeating parts and common chords, but is challenging enough to make it fun to practice
Learn to Play Accompaniment and Melody on Ukulele Using a Two-Finger Picking (Double Thumbing) Approach
The double thumbing, 2-finger picking approach makes use of the thumb and only one finger and can be the basis for some very rhythmic and exciting ukulele playing.