Practicing is one of the most important things you can do as a musician, whether you’re an absolute beginner or seasoned professional. Yet, to the detriment of... Read More...
BY BLAIR JACKSON | FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE
For many years, I’ve been curious to learn more about the multitalented uke player, singer, and songw... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY HEIDI SWEDBERG
There are moments in time when historic events frame and create a personal narrative. Usually th... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY GREG RULE
As far back as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with technology. From the earliest personal compute... Read More...
Strums and rhythms can be a very powerful musical tool and, when used correctly, can completely change the entire mood of a song without even changing the chor... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY ADAM PERLMUTTER
“Beautiful Dreamer” (published posthumously in 1864) is among the last works of Stephen Foster,... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY ADAM PERLMUTTER
When the late singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen released the hymn-like “Hallelujah” on the B side... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY MARCY MARXER
“Dark Eyes” is a melody closely associated with the legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt—and by extens... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY DANIEL WARD
When it comes to techniques that none of us really want to practice, hammer-ons and pull-offs are i... Read More...
FROM THE FALL 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE | BY EDDIE SCHER
Two months into quarantine, just as my surroundings were becoming particularly monotonous, I had the go... Read More...
