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February 2020
Uke Events Spring 2020 March-June
BY AUDREY COLEMAN GAITHERSBURG UKEFESTMarch 20–22 | Gaithersburg, MarylandHeadlining the event is ukulele master Lil’ Rev, acclaimed not only for his unique stylings of blues and other roots genres, but for storytelling that conveys the vitality of Americana. Among the…
Enter To Win The Ohana Rhythm Line Giveaway!
This giveaway has ended, but read on for more about the prizes. Visit our Win page for more giveaways. With the Ohana Rhythm Line, it’s as easy as can be to add some sweet beats to your next ensemble. The…
Hold That Note! Watch the Legendary Genoa Keawe Sing ‘Alika’ Live in 1995
This posting was spurred by my having recently edited a story for the Summer 2020 issue of Ukulele that includes quotes from a young player/singer named Pomaika’i Lyman, who happens to be the granddaughter of one of the greatest vocalists…
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Explaining Differences Between Tonewoods in Ukuleles
Here's how to make the right tonewood choice for your ukulele
All NEW Islander Super Tenor `Ukulele
Sponsored by Islander Ukulele: One of Joe Souza’s (Owner of Kanile`a `Ukulele) great creations, the Super Tenor has now been released to the Islander lineup. First designed back in 2008, the instrument has a wider lower bout to bring more…
Uke Lesson: 3 Chords and the Truth—Country Songwriting Legend Harlan Howard
BY JIM D’VILLE | FROM THE SPRING 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Song ideas started pouring into Harlan Howard’s head when he was just a boy. Born September 8, 1927, Harlan grew up in the pastoral farm country outside Detroit, Michigan.…
Spice it up at Las Cruces UkeFest!
Sponsored by Las Cruces UkeFest: Head to sunny southern New Mexico May 29 – 31 for an exciting weekend taking classes with amazing instructor/performers Daniel Ho, Del Rey, Casey MacGill, Stu Fuchs, Dani Joy, and Perry Stauffer. The workshop descriptions…
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More Ukes on Film: Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters in ‘The Jerk’ (1979)
A classic comedy from the late 1970s, The Jerk contains one of the more tender and touching ukulele numbers from a film in the modern era. A uke-toting Steve Martin joins forces with Bernadette Peters for a beach-strolling duet on…
Ukulele Lesson: Learn to Play in Every Key with the Perpetual 5ths Exercise
Playing in the key of C major can be a very comfortable trap for ukulele players. But learning to play in all 12 keys is easy using the Perpetual 5ths Exercise.