Fingerstyle Uke Bootcamp: Get Your Fingers in Shape
These fingerstyle ukulele examples use one chord progression to teach several picking patterns that you can apply to your own music later on.
Aaron Keim
How Quality Tuners Can Make Any Ukulele Sound and Play Better
Whether you have a collectible vintage ukulele or a new, factory-made instrument, when your instrument’s tuning pegs won’t cut it they may need to be replaced or upgraded.
How to Keep Your Ukulele Safe While Traveling
Portability is one of the things that makes the ukulele perfect for any party or adventure. Here are a few tips to keep your ukulele safe and sound while traveling.
Finding and Fixing Buzzes and Rattles on Your Ukulele
Here are several things you can check and fix yourself before taking your ukulele to a repair professional
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Uke Makers: Little River Ukuleles’ Dave Sigman is Adjusting Well to Island Living
After working in his California ukulele shop for almost 20 years, Little River Instruments' Dave Sigman recently relocated to one of his favorite spots in Hawaii.
Jimmie Rodgers’ Hawaiian Music Advocacy
An often-overlooked part of Jimmie Rodgers’ legacy is the diversity of his style, which was influenced by blues, jazz, novelty pop songs, and even Hawaiian music.
Uke Makers: Oceana Ukuleles are Crafted with the Spirit (and Materials) of Two Continents
BY AARON KEIM | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE One of the best features of the modern ukulele movement is that people are taking back the act of making music. Instead of music being mostly a commercial item…
Gear Guru: Building a Uke for My Wife (and Band Mate)
BY AARON KEIM | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE A custom ukulele order is a big decision, and every customer deserves to be treated like the most important person in the queue. When I work on someone’s ukulele, I…
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Explaining Differences Between Tonewoods in Ukuleles
Here's how to make the right tonewood choice for your ukulele
6 Things That Make a Ukulele Play Great
It doesn’t matter how good a uke looks or how much you paid for it, if it doesn’t play easily, it is no fun to play!