This article is going to teach you about the ukulele fretboard, the primary source of creating different notes and sounds on the ukulele. Written by Shaylie M / Published September 20, 2024 Last updated: September 14, 2024 Many times when we begin something new, such as learning to play the ukulele, we want to know […]
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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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This article will introduce you to the notes names of the ukulele strings, understand the difference between major and minor scales, and know how to play a major C scale on the ukulele. Written by Shaylie M / Published September 6, 2024 Last updated: September 2, 2024 Music theory can be described as the basic
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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This article will review how to hold the ukulele, show two ways to hold your hand to strum, and explain basic strumming patterns. Written by Shaylie M / Published August 23, 2024 Last updated: August 21, 2024 Learning how to strum the ukulele is the next step after learning how to hold the ukulele. Ukulele
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The Moon River ukulele chords aren’t as complicated to play despite the song’s orchestral background. This article shows you how. Written by Jay Searle / Published August 16, 2024 Last updated: August 14, 2024 Moon River is a gorgeous, emotional tune most of us know from Audrey Hepburn’s performance in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Originally arranged
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Here are our picks of the best ukulele brands that continually deliver great quality ukes catering to all players and budgets. Written by Jay Searle/ Published December 8, 2023 Last updated: January 20, 2025 So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of ukuleles—welcome! Whether you’re strumming your first chords or adding to your growing
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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The Aloha ‘Oe ukulele chords can be a bit tricky for some, however you’re likely to know some of the common chords already. Written by Jay Searle / Published August 9, 2024 Last updated: August 4, 2024 “Farewell to Thee” or “Aloha ‘Oe” is a remarkably popular Hawaiian folk tune dating back to the 1880s.
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The Kala U Bass offers exemplary craftsmanship and tone quality, but does it live up to the hype? Read on to find out! Written by Jay Searle / Published August 2, 2024 Last updated: August 1, 2024 Renowned as the birthplace of bass ukuleles, Kala’s line of U Bass instruments took the best elements of