John Denver & The IV Chord
by Jim D’Ville Sure he had those boyish good looks—the impish smile, wire-rim glasses, and floppy hat. But it was his extensive use of the IV chord in his music which commanded us to turn over our hearts to him.…
Great Ukes: Supertones, Smecks, and Quality Instruments at Friendly Prices
BY SANDOR NAGYSZALANCZY | FROM THE FALL 2019 ISSUE UKULELE MAGAZINE In the past few years that I’ve been writing the Great Ukes column, folks have asked me what exactly constitutes a “great” uke? Does it have to be fancy,…
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…
Aquila Strings – RED SERIES
From our friends at Aquila: A unique feeling and a strong, consistent sound! Try our Red Series on your ukulele! Learn More.
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Heads up, Los Angeles!
From our friends at the Los Angeles Ukulele Festival: Join us for another exciting day celebrating our favorite instrument with unlimited workshop access for all levels, all-star performances and a marketplace featuring boutique builders and fun stuff! Only $45 for…
Joanna Wallfisch is Biking with her Baritone Ukulele
Wallfisch's Far Away From Any Place Called Home is a song cycle inspired by a musical quest down the West Coast of America in August 2016—all by bicycle.
The Metronome In Your Head
By Jim D’Ville In the Fall 2019 issue of Ukulele, Grammy award-winning musician Cathy Fink presents a wonderful lesson extolling the virtues of incorporating a metronome into one’s daily practice regimen. She’s right! The metronome is the one true musical…
What’s the Deal with Ukulele Chord Changers?
One of the enduring truths about the ukulele is that it’s an accessible instrument. Its four little strings match up nicely with a player’s four fretting hand fingers and it is relatively easy to play. Even on someone’s first day…
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Ukulele Player Molly Lewis Tells Us What’s in Her Case
Molly Lewis She provides a checklist of things every ukulele player should carry, selected with the kind of care that allows aficionados to choose which gear will work best for them as well.
Jim D’Ville Tour Kicks Off September 5
An enabler of the ukulele (and contributing editor to this publication), Jim D’Ville is taking his “Play Ukulele By Ear” workshop on the road for a series of tour dates in across New England and Michigan. September 5 Pioneer Valley…