The Dublin Irish Festival Brings Ukers from 9 States Together for a Memorable Collaboration
Describing the members of Gadan sounds like the beginning of a joke—an Irishman, an American, and three Italians walk into a barre chord.
Perfect Pairing: Del Rey’s Singular Sound and Deep Connection to her Ron Phillips Resonator Uke
Explore how the relationship between builder, player, and repertoire forms a uniquely powerful and enduring bond.
Sketches of Spain: The Harmonic Minor Scale on Ukulele
Learn what the harmonic minor is, where it came from, and why it creates such a distinctive sound—then put it all together in a Spanish-style etude.
Learn to Play the Christmas Classic “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
With a little practice, you should soon be entertaining your friends and loved ones with this holiday favorite!
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Great Ukes: How Wilson Went From Slaughterhouses to Tennis Rackets, Creating Ashland Quality Line Soprano Ukuleles on the Way
Okay uke fans, here’s a little pop quiz: Back in the early 1900s, what did ukuleles have in common with tennis rackets?
Merry Times in Maryland at Strathmore UkeFest’s 17th Year
This festival is not only a celebration of the instrument, but a way to seriously improve one’s ukulele chops in a short amount of time.
Learn to Play ‘Happy Birthday To You’ on Ukulele
Learn to play "Happy Birthday" on ukulele: Here's a simple beginner version with 3 chords to strum (C, G7, F) plus a more advanced chord-melody version.
Words of Wisdom: Celebrate 50 Issues of ‘Ukulele’ Magazine By Digging into the Archive
Explore a wealth of advice and playing tips from uke artists and teachers.
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Learn Frank Ferera’s Take on “Maui Girl”
This transcription is a good introduction for players wanting to learn classic 1920s-style strumming and picking.
New Gear: Flight Nomad Tenor is a Solid Mahogany Stunner
The sophisticated design and practical features make this tenor ukulele feel like an instant classic.