The type of wood a ukulele is made from can vary the sound greatly. In this article we’ll cover the different types of ukulele tonewoods and the sound qualities of each. Written by Jay Searle / Published February 13, 2024 Last updated: February 21, 2024 The wood that a ukulele is made of largely influences […]
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The LU21-S Lanikai ukulele is a great beginner instrument that offers something a little different to the standard, all-mahogany laminate construction of similar ukes. Written by Jay Searle / Published February 6, 2024 Last updated: February 21, 2024 Lanikai is famous for meshing old-school ukulele designs with more modern features, but not exactly for its
Our quick guide where we teach you the basics of baritone uke chords, how to learn some simple patterns and get strumming! Written by Jay Searle / Published February 2, 2024 Last updated: February 21, 2024 As the second largest instrument in the ukulele family, the baritone typically uses a different tuning compared to its
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We break down the E7 ukulele chord and teach you how to play it in a couple of different positions, as well as demonstrate some practical applications for you to try. Written by Jay Searle / Published January 29, 2024 Last updated: February 22, 2024 The chord that helped innumerable popular songs reach the charts,
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The Makala Concert ukulele is an excellent choice for beginners, offering good tone and playability at an incredibly competitive price. Written by Jay Searle / Published January 26, 2024 Last updated: February 21, 2024 Kala is among the most prominent ukulele brands in the industry, and they’ve made quite some waves with their Makala series.
We teach you how to play the “Three Little Birds” ukulele chords and provide an in-depth tutorial so that you can master this Reggae hit. Written by Jay Searle / Published January 22, 2024 Last updated: April 04, 2024 “Three Little Birds” is one of the most famous tunes from the late great Bob Marley
Ukulele tuning is something that you will need to be able to do on a regular basis. Our guide will teach you how to do it so you can focus on playing! Written by Jay Searle / Published January 19, 2024 Last updated: February 22, 2024 Just like any other stringed instrument, ukuleles can fall
The OU5 Oscar Schmidt ukulele is a fantastic Concert uke that will serve both beginners and intermediate players well, albeit at a more boutique price. Written by Jay Searle / Published January 15, 2024 Last updated: February 23, 2024 Oscar Schmidt is a long-running boutique guitar brand that is also known for making some really
Cordoba’s 20TM-CE tenor ukulele is a versatile instrument that features a built-in pickup for the option of playing with an amp. Written by Jay Searle / Published January 12, 2024 Last updated: February 23, 2024 The 20TM-CE, one of Cordoba’s flagship semi-acoustic tenor ukuleles, celebrated its 11th birthday this year. It’s among the few instruments
Read our list of recommendations for the best ukuleles under $100. Even though you’re on a budget, you can still pick up a great sounding uke for this price! Written by Jay Searle / Published January 8, 2024 Last updated: February 24, 2024 Ukuleles under $100 are typically preferred by beginners and players on a