
Let It Be (Ukes!): A Reimagining of The Beatles’ classic album
The 10 songs on The Beatles' 1970 album "Let It Be" are reimagined for the ukulele in this collection of videos.
The 10 songs on The Beatles' 1970 album "Let It Be" are reimagined for the ukulele in this collection of videos.
George Harrison’s most ukulele-centric performance on record is his reading of “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea,” the 1931 song first recorded by Cab Calloway.
George Harrison and the ukulele were lifelong companions, and the ukulele likely inspired some of his songs with the Beatles, the Traveling Wilburys, and beyond.
Who would have ever thought that four lads from rainy Liverpool, England, would one day become the most widely covered group by ukulele players? But that’s the case. Go to almost any uke gathering, and it usually won’t be long…
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BY ADAM PERLMUTTER | FROM THE SUMMER 2019 ISSUE OF UKULELE The beginning of 1969 was a difficult time for the Beatles’ George Harrison, who had become disillusioned about the band’s business affairs and even quit temporarily. But things began…
Our ears perk up when hearing something outside of the seven major-scale chords
There's a reason why The Beatles' songs are so much fun to play on ukulele. Here's a look at some of the more emotional chord changes in The Beatles music on ukulele.
Isreal-based uke performer and teacher Elad David recently shared this gem of a video on our Facebook page, writing “Finally, after a long time that I didn’t upload a new arrangement, here it is. My arrangement for ‘Honey Pie’ (Beatles) for…
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A highlight of Paul McCartney’s current world tour is a ukulele tribute delivered to former Beatles bandmate George Harrison. “These days everyone is well into the ukulele,” McCartney told the adoring audience at his July 6 show in Albany, New York.…