Learn to Fingerpick ‘Deep Ellum Blues’ on Ukulele
Here we use “Travis picking,” which involves playing alternating bass notes on every beat with your thumb, while picking melody on the high strings with fingers.... 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...
Fingerstyle Uke Bootcamp: Get Your Fingers in Shape
These fingerstyle ukulele examples use one chord progression to teach several picking patterns that you can apply to your own music later on.... Read More...
Songs for Beginners: Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Vive la Compagnie’
Despite its short length, this is a treasure chest for beginner students since it incorporates so many techniques wrapped up in a simple, catchy tune.... Read More...
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...
8 New Ukes for 2021
BY BLAIR JACKSON | FROM THE SUMMER 2021 ISSUE OF UKULELEIt was very disappointing not being able to spend the third week of January this year at the NAMM S... Read More...
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...
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...
Ukulenny’s Zoom Tips for Musicians and Teachers
"I love using Zoom to host open mics and showcases, and it has the capability to feel like a radio show or a talk show, presenting multiple artists in the same room.”... Read More...