Follow a fascinating journey to uncover the story of a hardworking, talented, and complex man whose efforts helped popularize the ukulele around the world
This arrangement uses the thumb and fingers to play the melody and accompaniment simultaneously.
The Ohana Custom Shop (OCS) Figured Koa Tenor, handcrafted for the player seeking simple, stunning excellence. Made in all-solid Hawaiian Koa with rosewood binding and a sleek myrtle wood rosette that adds a touch of lucidity along with its high…
Even though a significant number of beautiful vintage ukuleles bear their names, these brothers never actually built a single instrument.
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Sandor Nagyszalanczy conducts a face-off of five instruments, comparing not only their sonic qualities, but their construction and playability as well.
It’s always a treat to catch up with ukulele superstar Jake Shimabukuro.
If you’re bari-curious, explore what makes this versatile instrument so special.
You could call him a ukulele jack-of-all-trades—an accomplished songwriter, educator, author, luthier, and wandering minstrel.
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The magic comes from hearing how the same melody changes as the chords shift underneath.
Twenty ukulele enthusiasts sang and strummed for four solid hours across 62 miles of water.