The Simple Elegance of Yoshiro Naoki’s Jewelry-Inspired Naturel Ukuleles
Naoki taps into his experience with precious metals and gems to craft exquisite ukuleles with a unique style.
“Chopsticks”–Learn Efficient Chord Movement with Benny Chong’s Jazz Arrangement for Reentrant Baritone
The chords are sophisticated, and you will have to figure out fingerings that work for you to play through it. But that’s exactly what Chong says he likes about teaching this piece.
Watch the Replay: Jim Beloff Stories and Songs from “The Daily Ukulele: Another Year”
We went live with Jumpin Jim Beloff for music, conversation, and tips on playing a few choice tunes from the The Daily Ukulele: Another Year. Enjoy the replay here.
Ginger Johnson’s Deep Baritone Sound is a Perfect Fit in the Hula Honeys
Ginger Johnson has played baritone ukulele in the award-winning Hula Honeys duo with Robyn Kneubuhl for some 20 years.
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Great Ukes: The History of Dobro Resonator Ukuleles and their ‘National’ Origins
When the Dopyera brothers left their Austro-Hungarian homeland and emigrated to the United States in 1908, little did they know what an unpredictable and fascinating journey their lives would take
“Ain’t Nobody’s Business”—Learn a Jazzy Blues Classic for Solo Ukulele
Though the song has sophisticated chord changes, it became a blues standard, covered by Bessie Smith and nearly every blues singer you can name
Review: Kala Salt & Pepper Doghair Mahogany and Flame Maple Cutaway
These two eye-catching ukes have some surprising similarities despite their obvious visual differences
Learn a Bluesy Ukulele Arrangement of “Careless Love,” Inspired by Josh White
This tune is a staple in blues, folk, New Orleans jazz, and other American and Black musical traditions
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Uke Makers: When the Wood Speaks, Ken Franklin Listens
Franklin's elegant, innovative instruments have garnered attention far beyond the confines of his small Northern California community
Beyond the Basic Blues: Explore Variations on the 12-Bar Form on Ukulele
This lesson dives into the 8-bar form, jazz-blues, minor blues, riffs, and rhythms