For Five Decades Roy and Kathy Sakuma Have Championed Hawaiian Ukulele
Roy and Kathy Sakuma have dedicated themselves to promoting the ukulele. Roy is the most successful and influential ukulele teacher ever— nurturing thousands.... Read More...
Learn George Formby’s Lively Ukulele Strumming Patterns
While George Formby is renowned for his split-stroke prowess, creating seemingly syncopated lines through unique strumming, his use of triple strokes is just as enticing for players. ... Read More...
Hawaii Calling: Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel on the Future of the Ukulele Festival Hawaii
Recent Oahu transplants Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel are helping produce the Ukulele Festival Hawaii, long the biggest uke festival in the world.... Read More...
2 Techniques that Sound Great on Banjo-Ukulele
Banjo-ukuleles have a particular sound that lends itself to a nice variety of techniques. These include techniques from ragtime music of the 1920s–’30s, as well as techniques for banjo.... Read More...
The Bad Mouse Orchestra is More Than a Nostalgia Act
Nattily dressed in vintage attire, Germany's Bad Mouse Orchestra shares their passion for the music of the 1920s and ’30s, jazz’s golden age. ... Read More...
Spice Up Your Sound with Banjo-Ukuleles
The banjo-ukulele is one of the most powerful spices in the ukulele world. Here's a collection of reviews of different instruments published in Ukulele magazine.... Read More...
How to Play Jazz on Your Ukulele: A Primer
The first trick is overcoming “jazz imposter syndrome,” the way that blues and rock players often feel when they try to play jazz standards. ... Read More...
Enter to Win an Enya Ukulele
GRAND PRIZEONE WINNER WILL RECEIVE THE ENYA K5 SOLID ACACIA TENORSome compare the K5 Acacia sound to that of Hawaiian Koa—a deep woody tone. The K5 Solid A... Read More...
Daniel Ward Teaches Flamenco Techniques for Ukulele
This Malagueñas lesson is a great way to delve into the flamenco sound and pick up a few tricks that seem flashy but are really not very difficult once you understand how they work.... Read More...
Learn to Play ‘Daytime Moon,’ a Jazzy Uke Tune by Victoria Vox and Casey MacGill
“Daytime Moon” might sound—and look—complicated, but it’s actually pretty simple. The song uses the classic 32-bar AABA song structure, so once you’ve learned the eight-bar A section, you’ll know 75 percent of the song! ... Read More...