Song Intros: They Either Go Up or Go Down
Music travels in one of two directions—it either goes up or goes down. The same is true for song introductions.
A Uke as Unique as You!
From our friends at Undermountain Ukuleles: Undermountain Instruments handcrafts fine ukuleles in the bucolic Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts. With a wide range of options for customization, our instruments can be designed to your individual specifications. Talk to us about…
Ukes on Screen: From Buster Keaton to Marilyn Monroe to Adam Sandler, the Little Uke Played a Big Role in Movie and TV History
Ukuleles and the musicians who play them have appeared on screens big and small for over 100 years
Join the Next Aquila Ukulele Festival!
Sponsored by Aquila We bring you the ukuleles, Sardinia offers its sea … you are the only one missing! Learn More.
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Uke Events Spring 2020 March-June
BY AUDREY COLEMAN GAITHERSBURG UKEFESTMarch 20–22 | Gaithersburg, MarylandHeadlining the event is ukulele master Lil’ Rev, acclaimed not only for his unique stylings of blues and other roots genres, but for storytelling that conveys the vitality of Americana. Among the…
Enter To Win The Ohana Rhythm Line Giveaway!
This giveaway has ended, but read on for more about the prizes. Visit our Win page for more giveaways. With the Ohana Rhythm Line, it’s as easy as can be to add some sweet beats to your next ensemble. The…
Hold That Note! Watch the Legendary Genoa Keawe Sing ‘Alika’ Live in 1995
This posting was spurred by my having recently edited a story for the Summer 2020 issue of Ukulele that includes quotes from a young player/singer named Pomaika’i Lyman, who happens to be the granddaughter of one of the greatest vocalists…
Explaining Differences Between Tonewoods in Ukuleles
Here's how to make the right tonewood choice for your ukulele
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All NEW Islander Super Tenor `Ukulele
Sponsored by Islander Ukulele: One of Joe Souza’s (Owner of Kanile`a `Ukulele) great creations, the Super Tenor has now been released to the Islander lineup. First designed back in 2008, the instrument has a wider lower bout to bring more…
3 Chords and the Truth: Uke Lessons from the Songs of Country Legend Harlan Howard
Howard became the patriarch of country music songwriters, using a mere three chords—the first three chords that ukulele players usually learn—the I, IV, and V