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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...

illustration of George Harrison of The Beatles playing ukulele on the beach in hawaii

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 infamous ring-mounted miniature ukulele.

Ring-Mounted Finger Uke, the Jazuke & More: A History of Unusual Ukulele Patents

Exploring the history of ukulele patents provides an entertaining look at some of the more unusual, clever, and sometimes questionable ideas in the ukuele's history.... Read More...

jess baron, founder of guitars and ukes in the classroom

Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom Trains Over 1,500 Teachers Each Year on Engaging Students with Ukulele

Guitars and Ukes in the Classroom trains 1,500 teachers per year to engage students by integrating academics with singing, strumming & songwriting.... Read More...

Suspense! Murder! Ukuleles! C.C. Harrison and Mary Amato are Writing Popular Uke-Centric Fiction

If you are missing your ukulele normal gatherings, here are a couple uke-centric stories that might help satisfy your cravings.... Read More...

Uke Makers: Robert Yates of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Proves ‘Quality Does Not Have to Be Expensive’

Robert Yates is a combination of musician, music educator, luthier, uke manufacturer, and owner of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar (aka HUG) on Hawaii's Big Island.... Read More...

sarah maisel and craig chee appearing in their not-so-mini uke fest

Behind the Scenes of Craig & Sarah’s Not-So-Mini Uke Fests

We started reading about uke club members devastated that all their planning and work for these events were for naught. So, we thought, why don't we do an online festival?... Read More...

ukulele close up with James Madison and chord shape superimposed

Do You Own the Songs You Strum on Your Ukulele? Understanding Copyrights and the Public Domain

Once copyrights have expired, you’re free to perform, record, and reuse a song without permission. But what if you’re interested in something a little more recent? ... Read More...

DIY Ukulele Video Tips Lessons Uke Magazine Craig Chee

UKETUBE DIY: 5 Ways to Make Your Best Ukulele Video Yet

These are a few of the most important tips I've learned as a ukulele teacher and performer that will help you look (and sound) your best in your videos.... Read More...

Kris Fuchigami Mixes Flash and Heart in His Ukulele Playing

Fuchigami’s road to success turned out to be a lot rockier than he expected it to be after that borderline-miraculous first day learning a Jake Shimabukuro song.... Read More...