How COVID-19 Turned A Self-Described Tech Nerd into Ukulele Purist
If a tech-obsessed geek like me can learn to slow down, unplug, and enjoy music on its purest level by playing ukulele, then anyone else can too.
4 Ukulele Strumming Styles to Add to Your Repertoire
Strums and rhythms are a powerful musical tool on ukulele that can change the entire mood of a song. Here's how to play 4 different ukulele strumming styles.
Learn to Play ‘Beautiful Dreamer’ on Ukulele
This chord-melody ukulele arrangement of Stephen Foster's classic song "Beautlful Dreamer" is in the key of D.
Watch Sarah Maisel Perform Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah”
Cohen’s original version of “Hallelujah,” is in the key of C major. It’s built from a handful of chords that are friendly to beginning ukulele players.
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Learn to Play Django Reinhardt’s ‘Dark Eyes’ on Ukulele
“Dark Eyes” is a melody closely associated with the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt—and by extension the Gypsy jazz repertoire in general. Here's how to play it on ukulele.
A Fun Way to Learn Ukulele Hammer-ons and Pull-offs
This enjoyable lesson uses an old-style blues bass riff to practice the technique
Review: 3 Winning Enya Concert Ukes at Different Price Points
Check out three new Enya ukuleles in this review: Nova U Carbon Orange Concert, M6 Solid Mahogany, and K5 Solid Acacia Concert.
New Ukes: Kala’s Chocolate Exotic Burl and Bamboo Tenors Offer Satisfying Sounds and Visuals
Kala's chocolate burl and all-bamboo tenor ukuleles are satisfying additions to the company's Exotic line.
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Enter to Win the Luna Ukes 15th Anniversary Giveaway!
This giveaway has ended, but read on for more about the prizes. Visit our Win page for more giveaways. Grand Prize 15th Anniversary Concert with Fishman Preamp ($599 value)The Luna 15th Anniversary Concert features a sleek maple back stripe and…
World Premiere: “$20 Bill (for George Floyd)” Arranged for Ukulele!
BY ADAM PERLMUTTER Shortly after the May 2020 killing of George Floyd, Tom Prasada-Rao, a singer-songwriter based in Silver Spring, Maryland, was watching CNN footage of protests when in a fit of inspiration he penned a new song. In its…