I–vi–IV–V? Learn the Roman Numeral System to Play Better with Others—and Improve Your Ear
Here's how to build chords starting on each note of the major scale, as well as some common chord progressions found in thousands of songs
Spring 2024
Always Wanted to Write a Song on Ukulele? Try These Chord Flash Cards
This fun exercise focuses on igniting that creative spark with chord progressions
Review: Ohana TK-6 and CK-7 Have First-Class Features and Elegant Details
These solid-wood ukes are great for someone ready to take their playing to the next level with a higher-quality instrument
Learn a Spirited Version of Kate Wolf’s Folk Favorite, “Across the Great Divide”
This uptempo version makes the most of the ukulele's quick attack
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Great Ukes: Restoring a 120-Year-Old Ukulele Back to its Original, Playable Glory
It seemed to be a transitional piece between the old and new way of building, made between 1900 and 1905
Dani Joy & Perry Stauffer are Betting Big on Ukulele
As well as taking over as producers of the Reno Ukulele Fest, the duo has opened an online ukulele academy, a retail shop, and started touring the festival circuit as performers and educators
Learn a Fun and Fruitful Ukulele Arrangement of “I Ain’t Got Nobody”
This arrangement combines the bluesy, orchestral feel of the original Marion Harris recording with the spirit of Bessie Smith's version
Learn How to Make Your Own Song Arrangements
In this first in a two-part series, learn how to compose creative arrangements using intros and outros, vamps and licks, style changes, and more
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Review: Flight Comet EQ-A Tenor Ukulele Delivers Tons of Tone in a Stunning Package
Underneath its colorful exterior, this tenor has a few unusual, if not unique, features worth discussing
Play an Accessible Chord-Melody Arrangement of “April Showers”
This lesson simultaneously covers the melody and chords in a self-contained way