At a time when concert venues are shuttered, COVID-19 has been especially challenging, both mentally and financially, for guitarists who rely on performing for their livelihoods. When the virus swept through the United States in March, MusiCares—a non-profit that supports…
BY CRAIG CHEE Part of being a seasoned performer is understanding every aspect of your performance. This includes everything that helps carry your sound to the ears of your audience. Here is a quick rundown of pickups and effects that…
Do you absolutely need a strap to play? No. But here are some reasons why you might want to use a strap with your ukulele.
2 CHANCES TO WIN A CÓRDOBA 24 SERIES UKE! The new, Córdoba 24 series ukuleles offer a combination of exotic tone woods. Spalted maple back and sides offer a unique look and tone, while a solid spruce top projects a…
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Here are some tips from Daniel Ward on how to play his and Heidi Swedberg's ukulele version of the "Black National Anthem"
BY DANIEL WARD | From the Winter 2020 Issue of Ukulele Why end on a high note when you can begin on a low one? Adding a simple but effective bottom end can really enhance the sound of a full…
BY EDDIE SCHER | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Córdoba’s new 24C Spruce Concert and 24T-CE Spruce Tenor are attractive ukuleles that balance the affordability of a laminated body with the improved tone of a solid wood top…
Fender’s new Fullerton series of ukuleles reimagines the Jazzmaster, Stratocaster, and Telecaster guitars as concert-size ukuleles.
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When I discovered that I could play the riff for “Message in a Bottle” on a low-G-tuned uke, I became obsessed with mastering it.
BY GREG OLWELL | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Through more movies and series than I can count, the entertainment biz has inundated us with stories of people discovering hidden superpowers and grappling with these new abilities. Many…