UkeFest 2.0: James Hill’s Blueprint for the Future of Ukulele Festivals
James Hill shares his thoughts on how ukulele festivals might evolve in this third wave of ukulele.
Ukulele Review: Chicago’s Makaio Strikes Right Balance of Performance and Playability with MKT-10 and MSMT-20 Tenors
The MKT-10 (koa) and MSMT-20 (spalted mango) tenor ukuleles from Chicago ukulele maker Makaio deliver amazing playability at affordable prices.
Jake Shimabukuro Takes Another Great Leap Forward—With a Lot of Help from his Friends
The release of the star-studded Jake & Friends is further proof (not that it’s needed) that there is no one in the ukulele universe quite like Jake Shimaukuro.
Play Well with Others: Making the Most of Kani Ka Pila
The phrase “kani ka pila” has origins dating back 1940s Hawaii, and was most likely first used to describe early, informal jam sessions with ukulele
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Gerald Ross Lets his Right Hand Do The Talking on Ukulele
An essential part of Gerald Ross’ success playing the ukulele is his encyclopedic knowledge of multiple genres of music, from swing to old-time, Latin to jazz.
Songs for Beginners: Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Home on the Range’
In this beginner ukulele fingerstyle arrangement and tutorial we’ll take a look at an easy arrangement of “Home On The Range.”
Quiz: What Type of Ukulele Player Are You?
You know which styles of ukulele music you like to play the most. And sure, you know which uke stars you idolize, but do you know what type of ukulele player you are? We’ve done the heavy-lifting for you! Find…
Make the Most of Your Practice with These Ukulele Scale Variations
In this beginner ukulele lesson you will learn some scale variations for C major & G mixolydian scales. This will help make the most out of your ukulele practice.
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Learn the Ukulele Click Stroke with Gerald Ross
Learn to play the click stroke on ukulele, a variation on clawhammer banjo-style playing that can be used to keep the beat while playing solo or with a group.
Ukulele Review: Twisted Wood’s Switchback Tenor has a Clear, Warm Sound
Twisted Wood's Switchback is an attractive ukulele with a cutaway, made from solid koa top and laminated back and sides made from koa, giving it a clear, warm sound.