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...
Joey Lusterman
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 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...
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...
Jim D’Ville Teaches the Otis Redding Classic ‘(Sittin’ on) the Dock of the Bay’ for Ukulele
“Dock of the Bay” is in the bright key of G major, a tonality that is somewhat at odds with its weary lyrics. The verse kicks off on the I chord, G. One of the most memorable aspects of the song is the second chord, the III (B). In a major key, the iii chord is minor, but in the case of “Dock of the Bay,” where it is stated as major, it seems to almost jump into your ears.... Read More...
Review: Martin T1 StreetMaster Tenor and 0XK Concert Ukuleles Offer Delightful Tones at Affordable Prices
We received two of the three new Martin ukulele models for 2021 for review, and both are delightful instruments that make for a surprisingly affordable entry into the world of Martin ukes.... Read More...
Listen to 10 Great Ukulele Recordings from the 1920s!
BY EDDIE SCHERRecord companies sold more than 100 million records each year between 1920 and 1929, and some of the biggest stars of the era played ukulele.... Read More...
Uke Makers: Jay Lichty is Building Some of the Best Ukes in the World in Rural North Carolina
Luthier Jay Lichty comes from the bluegrass world originally and started out building guitars, but he has also built over 150 highly prized ukes and was asked to join the Ukulele Guild of Hawaii.... Read More...
