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.
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.
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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.
Dr. Twanglove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Banjolele
When a musician friend eagerly showed off his new banjo-ukulele to me, I did my best to refrain from asking him to kindly throw it into a river. But then it grew on me.
Listen to 10 Great Ukulele Recordings from the 1920s!
BY EDDIE SCHER Record companies sold more than 100 million records each year between 1920 and 1929, and some of the biggest stars of the era played ukulele. It can take some patience to listen to this music—tempos and pitches…
Learn to Play the Pentatonic Scale on Ukulele
Whether you’re a strummer, a hummer, a picker, or a singer, you need to know the pentatonic scale. Let's explore this often-overlooked musical wonder on ukulele.
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Uke Makers: Jay Lichty is Building Some of the Best Ukes in the World in Rural North Carolina
Luthier Jay Lichty comes from the bluegrass world originally and started out building guitars, but he has also built over 150 highly prized ukes and was asked to join the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii.
Down Under String Wonder: Australia’s A.J. Leonard Rides the Crest of the Third Uke Wave
BY JIM D’VILLE | FROM THE SPRING 2021 ISSUE OF UKULELE In 1959, the luxury liner SS Mariposa steamed from the harbor in Sydney, Australia, bound for San Francisco. Onboard with his family was six-year-old Anthony J. Leonard. After visiting…