Beginner Ukulele Lesson: Getting Off the Page Will Instantly Improve Your Playing
The first step in learning a song is to listen to a recording until you can hum the basic melody and feel the rhythm.
Andrew Molina goes from Hendrix to Satie on his Latest Record, EVOLV3
BY BLAIR JACKSON / From the Fall 2020 issue of Ukulele Maui uke phenom Andrew Molina is the first to admit that what he wants to convey on his albums is variety: “I can’t stick to one genre,” he told…
Perfecting Your Practice on Ukulele
Practicing is one of the most important things you can do as a musician, whether you’re an absolute beginner or seasoned professional. Yet, to the detriment of their musicianship, many ukulele players have poor practicing habits—for instance, running through things…
Uke Master David Kamakahi Honors and Moves Beyond the Legacy of his Legendary Father
son of the legendary Sons of Hawaii slack-key guitarist Dennis Kamakahi was still a teenager when he first played on his father’s records. Now he is forging his own path as a solo artist.
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The Ukulele World has Responded to the Global Pandemic with Creativity, Ingenuity, and Compassion
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY HEIDI SWEDBERG There are moments in time when historic events frame and create a personal narrative. Usually these moments are associated with a single date: November 22, 1963; July 20, 1969;…
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.
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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.
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.