Daniel Ward Uke Lesson: Get a Handle on Standard and Baritone Chord Shapes
If you look at the way chord shapes work on guitar, baritone ukulele, and the standard C–tuned uke, you can unwind some big mysteries in a short amount of time.
The Best Apps for Ukulele Players
Here are some great apps for ukulele players to help improve your groove, teach you new techniques, or connect you with the global community of uke players.
Jimmie Rodgers’ Hawaiian Music Advocacy
An often-overlooked part of Jimmie Rodgers’ legacy is the diversity of his style, which was influenced by blues, jazz, novelty pop songs, and even Hawaiian music.
Samantha Muir Spearheads a Growing Movement to Expand the Classical Ukulele Repertoire
British classical guitarist-turned-ukulele virtuoso Samantha Muir is leading a movement to expand the ukulele's classical music repertoire.
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How to Play Bottleneck Blues with Slide on Ukulele
By Fred Sokolow Using a bottleneck or slide is one of the most soulful, bluesy things a guitarist can do—when it’s done right. Slide sounds great when you’re playing the blues, or gospel music, but it also works wonders in…
Ukulele Review: Ohana PKT-25G Tenor Pineapple
Due to its “dad bod” shape, the Ohana PKT-25G pineapple tenor ukulele is slightly larger than a standard tenor and has the familiar feel of a tenor-scale neck.
Review: Lava U Blue Tenor’s Futuristic Design and Features Make a Bold Statement
The Lava U ukulele is an all-carbon fiber instrument featuring built-in electronic effects courtesy of Lava’s FreeBoost internal amplification system.
2 Chances to Win a U•BASS by Kala
Flame Maple Fretted U•BASS by KalaMSRP: $559.99 The Flame Maple Fretted U•BASS® has a wood grain with curled figuring from which it takes its name. This U•BASS has a Mid-Century Modern asymmetrical rosette of Mahogany and Maple. Flame Maple has…
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Ukulele Christmas Spirit 2020: Into the New Year
And so, dear friends, we arrive at the end of our month-long ukulele holiday journey filled with spirit and good cheer—and with high hopes for a Happy New Year! You know, in digging through YouTube to unearth these gems, we…
Cool and Bizarre Uke Ephemera from the 1920s to the 2000s
BY SANDOR NAGYSZALANCZY | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Some of the best advice my mother gave me in regard to collecting was that the best time to buy something was when no one else wanted it. Being…