
Roundup: Comparing the Sonic Quality and Playability of 5 Vintage Baritone Ukes
Sandor Nagyszalanczy conducts a face-off of five instruments, comparing not only their sonic qualities, but their construction and playability as well.
Sandor Nagyszalanczy conducts a face-off of five instruments, comparing not only their sonic qualities, but their construction and playability as well.
It’s always a treat to catch up with ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro.
If you’re bari-curious, explore what makes this versatile instrument so special.
You could call him a ukulele jack-of-all-trades—an accomplished songwriter, educator, author, luthier, and wandering minstrel.
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The magic comes from hearing how the same melody changes as the chords shift underneath.
Twenty ukulele enthusiasts sang and strummed for four solid hours across 62 miles of water.
Naoki taps into his experience with precious metals and gems to craft exquisite ukuleles with a unique style.
The chords are sophisticated, and you will have to figure out fingerings that work for you to play through it. But that’s exactly what Chong says he likes about teaching this piece.
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We went live with Jumpin Jim Beloff for music, conversation, and tips on playing a few choice tunes from the The Daily Ukulele: Another Year. Enjoy the replay here.
Ginger Johnson has played baritone ukulele in the award-winning Hula Honeys duo with Robyn Kneubuhl for some 20 years.