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Gods of Uke: George Formby’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture

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Great Ukes: Regal’s Jungle Uke Had Looks That Killed The Sound

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Remembering Bruddah Iz: 20 Years After his Death, Israel Kamakawiwo‘ole Still Melts Hearts and Inspires

Iz will always be most remembered for his voice & ukulele medley of two great American standards: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful World.”... Read More...

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Ukulele Fingerstyle Songs For Beginners: Learn the 16th Century Lament ‘What If A Day’

This fingerstyle ukulele arrangement of "What If a Day" is good for beginners in that it is simple, uses only five chords, and employs a few different techniques.... Read More...

The Sorcerers’ Apprentices: 3 Pros on the Impact of Their Ukulele Lessons From Roy Smeck

This is the story of how 3 young players developed a symbiotic relationship & learned with 1920s vaudeville ukulele master and "Wizard of the Strings" Roy Smeck.... Read More...

Beginner Lesson: How to Make Your Ukulele Chords Sound Better

This lesson for beginners focuses on making your ukulele chords sound better with some tips to eliminate buzzes, clicks and wrong sounding notes while strumming.... Read More...

Getting Started on Ukulele: Learn Your First 4 Basic Chords

Did you just get an ukulele but don't know where to start? Here are a few tips to help you nail those first few chords on ukulele.... Read More...

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Learn to Play an Easy Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Happy and You Know It’

With a little practice and the help of this video lesson, you'll soon be entertaining family, friends, students, and loved ones with this upbeat folk song.... Read More...

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Uke Tales: Hike the Appalachian Trail, Connect with Friends and Family, and More Things You Can Do With Your Ukulele

Here’s another fun and inspiring batch of stories from Ukulele magazine readers about their love of uke. We love hearing from you!... Read More...

The Movable Nut System of Ukulele Chord Shapes

With 3 Movable Ukulele Chord Shapes, You Can Play Millions of Songs

Many ukulele players are trapped in the key of C, but there are actually 12 keys to choose from. Here's how to unlock your potential with 3 easy chord shapes.... Read More...

George Harrison playing 'Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea' on ukulele

Watch George Harrison Perform ‘Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’ on Ukulele

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.... Read More...

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Add Ease and Elegance to Basic Ukulele Chords With Your Pinky

Using your pinky on ukulele chords can open up your playing to using your fingers more efficiently to allow for easier chord transitions.... Read More...