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This new incarnation of Briggs Banjo Instructor by Kyle Gray Young presents 56 tabbed ukulele arrangements true to the spirit of the original banjo book
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It's not just the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame—Cleveland also boasts one of the most rockin’ ukulele scenes in the country.
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We interviewed the leaders of some of the most popular and well-run ukulele clubs in the world to get their advice on building a better ukulele club.
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One of the most important parts of learning to play ukulele is ear training and becoming familiar with the intervals of the major and chromatic scales.
![Ukulele Kids Club president Stephanie Epstein plays ukulele with a child in a hospital room](https://i0.wp.com/ukulelemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/ukulelekids-club.jpg?fit=768%2C491&ssl=1)
One organization that is proving the healing powers of the ukulele and making a huge difference in the lives of countless children is the Ukulele Kids Club.
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Ukulele mecca Elderly Instruments of Lansing, Michigan, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year with a street party in June.
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Though her debut album hit #3 on the Billboard Jazz chart, harp ukulele specialist Gracie Terzian describes her musical endeavors as a singer-songwriter in more of the folk genre, with jazz harmonies.
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Many ukulele players are trapped in the key of C, but there are actually 12 keys to choose from. Here's how to unlock your potential with 3 easy chord shapes.
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Since the 1960s, J. Chalmers Doane has had great success promoting the ukulele as Canada's primary instrument for beginning musical education. Here's how he did it.
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Nashville band Bob’s Your Uncle says it is not a ukulele band; it is a band that uses ukuleles. The lead uke is supported by bass, percussion, guitar and accordion.