Video Lesson: Straight vs. Swing Rhythm
BY DANIEL WARD | FROM THE WINTER 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE Does this song swing? What are “even-eighth” notes? What is a blues shuffle? Do I even know when I’m strumming with a swing or not? How can I tell?…
Did You Know?
Sponsored by Kanile`a Ukulele: Did you know Kanile`a was the creator of the Super-Tenor body shape with a wider lower bout back in 1998? Did you know Kanile`a was the first `ukulele maker to use a UV finish? Did you know…
Watch Taimane in Playing for Change’s Fantastic New Video of Robbie Robertson’s ‘The Weight’!
No doubt many of you have come across one or more of the fabulous videos put out by an organization called Playing for Change, in which musicians from all over the world collaborate in real time performing a popular song,…
Ukulele Sizes & Shapes – What Works for You?
From our friends at Luna: You’re in the market for a new ukulele but not sure which one is best for you – there are so many ukulele sizes! Where do you start? Your journey begins here:
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Checking in with Jake Shimabukuro on Tour
By Laurence Vittes As with most top-tier ukulele players Jake Shimabukuro is a very busy guy. From now through February 2020 he’ll be playing concerts with his trio in more than 30 cities, featuring both original tracks and takes on…
Why Does Crocodile Rock? Inside Elton’s John’s Hit
By Jim D’Ville When I was growing up, I wanted to be on the radio. My first break came in high school when I was on the staff of Fort Bragg High’s Timberwolf Radio. We were allotted 15 minutes every…
Les Tussing on His Cigar Box Ukuleles
By Laurence Vittes Turns out Les Tussing, a 71-year-old retiree with an interesting ukulele habit, is based in Folsom, California, where Johnny Cash once sang at the prison, and is now rated as among the most attractive of Sacramento’s suburbs.…
Ohana New Bari-Tenor: BKT-250G
From our friends at Ohana: The Ohana BKT-250G is the luxury edition of our tenor scale baritone, featuring all-solid Spruce and Acacia. The Ohana BKT-250G is the perfect instrument for those who want a deeper sound and retain the GCEA…
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Kanile’a + Islander Giveaway
THIS GIVEAWAY ENDS SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 Two chances to win! GRAND PRIZE Win this Custom Hawaiian Masterpiece! Kanile’a, a leader in the custom ukulele realm, is offering a one of- a-kind, custom Super-Concert. Stunning beauty, exceptional sound, and comfortable feel…
Founding Director George Hinchliffe Talks Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain’s Upcoming World Tour
BY LAURENCE VITTES In addition to playing the ukulele from his youth, George Hinchliffe has played Hammond Organ in a soul band, electric viola in a free jazz group, electric mandolin in wedding band, and worked briefly with Michael Nyman,…