Ukulele Fingerstyle Songs For Beginners: Learn the 16th Century Lament ‘What If A Day’
This fingerstyle ukulele arrangement of "What If a Day" is good for beginners in that it is simple, uses only five chords, and employs a few different techniques.
The Sorcerers’ Apprentices: 3 Pros on the Impact of Their Ukulele Lessons From Roy Smeck
This is the story of how 3 young players developed a symbiotic relationship & learned with 1920s vaudeville ukulele master and "Wizard of the Strings" Roy Smeck.
Learn to Play an Easy Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Happy and You Know It’
With a little practice and the help of this video lesson, you'll soon be entertaining family, friends, students, and loved ones with this upbeat folk song.
Uke Tales: Hike the Appalachian Trail, Connect with Friends and Family, and More Things You Can Do With Your Ukulele
Here’s another fun and inspiring batch of stories from Ukulele magazine readers about their love of uke. We love hearing from you!
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Watch George Harrison Perform ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ on Ukulele
George Harrison’s most ukulele-centric performance on record is his reading of “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” the 1931 song first recorded by Cab Calloway.
How The Beatles’ George Harrison Turned His Love of Ukulele into a Personal Crusade
George Harrison and the ukulele were lifelong companions, and the ukulele likely inspired some of his songs with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys, and beyond.
Ring-Mounted Finger Uke, the Jazuke & More: A History of Unusual Ukulele Patents
Exploring the history of ukulele patents provides an entertaining look at some of the more unusual, clever, and sometimes questionable ideas in the ukuele's history.
How to Play ‘Blues on a Ukulele’ by Jim Beloff & Herb Ohta
Born from the idea that people think of ukulele as a happy instrument incapable of channeling a sad song, Jim Beloff and Herb Ohta wrote "Blues on a Ukulele" in 2003.
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How to Solo on Ukulele
In this ukulele lesson, you’ll learn how to solo based on an approach inspired by the blues guitar lexicon. It can also come in handy for rock and country soloing.
Review: Luna’s Vineyard Koa Bevel Concert Ukulele Is Performance-Ready, Stylish, and Easy to Play
Luna's new Vineyard Koa Bevel Concert ukulele is a stylish, performance-ready instrument with vibe to spare