Turning My Passion for Ukulele into a Profession
I started playing games and singing songs with my kids, returning to the simple tunes (and childhood) I had left behind. You have to sing to your children—there is no other option.
Why I Uke: Peter, Paul and Mary’s Noel Paul Stookey Says ‘What’s Not to Love?’
Chances are you know Noel Paul Stookey as part of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Less known is that Noel played ukulele in his pre-folk days.
For Five Decades Roy and Kathy Sakuma Have Championed Hawaiian Ukulele
Roy is arguably the most successful and influential ukulele teacher ever— nurturing thousands
Hawaii Calling: Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel on the Future of the Ukulele Festival Hawaii
Recent Oahu transplants Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel are helping produce the Ukulele Festival Hawaii, long the biggest uke festival in the world.
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2 Techniques that Sound Great on Banjo-Ukulele
The twang of these instruments lends itself nicely to a variety of techniques
The Bad Mouse Orchestra is More Than a Nostalgia Act
Nattily dressed in vintage attire, Germany's Bad Mouse Orchestra shares their passion for the music of the 1920s and ’30s, jazz’s golden age.
Enter to Win an Enya Ukulele
GRAND PRIZE ONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE ENYA K5 SOLID ACACIA TENORSome compare the K5 Acacia sound to that of Hawaiian Koa—a deep woody tone. The K5 Solid Acacia features a mahogany BT detachable neck, radius ebony fretboard, planate abalone…
Learn to Play ‘Daytime Moon,’ a Jazzy Uke Tune by Victoria Vox and Casey MacGill
“Daytime Moon” might sound—and look—complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple. Here's how to play this song by Victoria Vox and Casey MacGill on ukulele.
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Learn to Play Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay’ on Ukulele
Learn how to play Otis Redding's “(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay” on ukulele. One interesting feature of this song is that the progression uses only major chords.
Review: Martin T1 StreetMaster Tenor and 0XK Concert Ukuleles Offer Delightful Tones at Affordable Prices
Martin T1 StreetMaster Tenor and 0XK Concert ukuleles are delightful instruments that make for a surprisingly affordable entry into the world of Martin ukes.