‘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.
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.
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Songs For Beginners: ‘Jingle Bells’ Fingerstyle Arrangement
This beginner ukulele fingerstyle arrangement of “Jingle Bells” features common G, C, D, and A major chords with few twists.
Ukulele Kids Club Provides Instrumental Healing
The nonprofit Ukulele Kids Club has donated ukuleles to at least 40 hospitals that specialize in pediatric care to help with music therapy for patients.
The Vintage Sounds and Stylings of Victor & Penny
Vintage sounds, sparkling energy, jazzy stylings, and irrepressible spirit burst are hallmarks of the ukulele-driven sound of the band Victor & Penny.
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.
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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.