Gods of Uke: George Formby’s Tremendous Impact on Pop Culture
Ukulele superstar George Formby became the UK’s highest-paid entertainer and favorite of a queen and The Beatles, leaving a lasting impression on pop culture.... Read More...
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How The Beatles’ George Harrison Turned His Love of Ukulele into a Personal Crusade
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.... Read More...
The Ukulele World has Responded to the Global Pandemic with Creativity, Ingenuity, and Compassion
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY HEIDI SWEDBERGThere are moments in time when historic events frame and create a personal narrative. Usually th... Read More...
Uke Lesson: Where Do Chords Come From?
All we need to play songs on ukulele are the essential 7 chords of the major scale. Here's how to play them, and how they go together.... Read More...
Add a Ukulele Flash Mob to Your List of #SummerGoals
From the Summer 2016 Issue of Ukulele Magazine | By Karen Peterson
Up for some spontaneous, crazy uke fun this summer? Consider spreading your joy via what can... Read More...
Workshops 101: Get the Most out of a Ukulele Workshop
From the Summer 2016 Issue of Ukulele Magazine | BY HEIDI SWEDBERG
Workshops at festivals and retreats offer ukulele enthusiasts great opportunities: exposure ... Read More...
Loosening the Keys: An Introduction to Slack-Key-Style Ukulele
This lesson will introduce you to the sound of slack key as well as one of the open tunings, some new chord shapes, and picking patterns on ukulele.... Read More...
These 3 Go-Anywhere, Plastic Travel Ukuleles are Ready for Vacation
We tested 3 plastic ukuleles impervious to water to see how they'd hold up on a summer vacation: Makala Waterman, Outdoor tenor, and BugsGear Flamingo.... Read More...
Gear Guru: How A Strap Might Help Your Ukulele Play—And Sound—Better
By Greg Olwell
For some ukers, playing with a strap would be akin to smothering bacon with whipped cream. Why would you do that? But, as the craze for ukulele c... Read More...
Linebacker Luke Kaumatule Chills Off-Field with a Uke in Hand
By Caitlin Cieslik-Miskimen
From the Summer 2016 issue of UkuleleWhen Luke Kaumatule walks around the Stanford University campus, he turns heads. It’s hard... Read More...