Learning barre chords on the ukulele is a game-changer. While they may seem tricky at first, they open up a world of musical possibilities. Written by John Allnutt / Published December 25, 2024 Last updated: N/A Today, we’ll break down what barre chords are, how to play them, and why they’re worth mastering. Whether you’re […]
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Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, learning the proper ukulele strumming patterns can make your playing more rhythmic, musical, and fun. Today, we’re diving into five essential strumming patterns every ukulele player should know. Written by John Allnutt / Published December 13, 2024 Last updated: N/A What Are Strumming Patterns? Strumming
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Is the Fender Venice Soprano Ukulele as good as its guitar counterpart? Let’s determine if this uke lives up to the brand’s reputation in this review. Written by John Allnutt / Published October 25, 2024 Last updated: October 23, 2024 If you are a fan of Fender guitars, you may already be in love just
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Changing ukulele strings is an essential skill for any player. Follow our step-by-step guide so you know what to do to keep your uke sounding its best. Written by John Allnutt / Published October 4, 2024 Last updated: September 29, 2024 So, you have had your ukulele for at least a year and maybe you
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Liz and Jim Beloff’s Daily Ukulele songbooks provide beginners with an accessible starting point for their ukulele journey. Written by John Allnutt / Published September 13, 2024 Last updated: September 13, 2024 Today, I will be reviewing the Daily Ukulele Songbooks to see if they are appropriate for beginner ukulele players. You may have seen
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Did you know that the ukulele and guitar share a majority of chord shapes? The highest four strings of the guitar share the same chord shapes as the ukulele. Written by John Allnutt / Published August 30, 2024 Last updated: August 30, 2024 This article is for those who want to know the difference between
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Want to know the difference between the different ukulele sizes or looking to add to your ukulele collection? Read on to find out more. Written by John Allnutt / Published August 12, 2024 Last updated: August 12, 2024 In this article I will outline the different ukulele sizes available today and their general use with
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This article will explore how I came to learn how to strum a ukulele and many tips you can use when learning how to improve your own ukulele strumming. Written by John Allnutt / Published May 23, 2024 Last updated: N/A One of my many attractions to the humble ukulele is how tactile and intimate
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The Kala KA-15S soprano ukulele has over 1,000 5-star ratings on Amazon. Is this the best beginner soprano ukulele? Read on to find out! Written by John Allnutt / Published March 9, 2024 Last updated: June 19, 2024 Our Verdict For beginners looking to buy their very first ukulele, the KA-15S is a fantastic choice.