Category Archives: Ukulele

On the Cover: Cynthia Lin The popular performer and teacher Cynthia Lin talks about her booming career and the debut album by the uke “super group” U3: Cynthia, Ukulenny, and Abe Lagrimas Jr.! Features and Departments Learn about and learn to play the classic traditional anthem “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” and Jim Beloff’s wonderful […]

Special Focus: Ukulele in the Time of the Virus Heidi Swedberg surveys the ukulele scene to see how the coronavirus pandemic has affected uke concerts, clubs, workshops, and other facets of our musical world. Features and Departments Blues Lesson: Daniel Ward talks about mastering hammer-ons and pull-offs on the ukulele.Cowboy Ukuleles: Another fascinating uke history lesson […]

Special Focus: Collectors Greg Olwell talks to several top ukulele collectors about how they tracked down and acquired their instruments, and also dips into the ukulele auction market. Features and Departments Uke Buddies: Bryan Tolentino, Herb Ohta Jr. and other top players talk about the joys and challenges of playing music with others.Running a Uke Workshop: […]

**Bonus Distribution: Winter NAMM 2020 Special Focus: Uke on Film! The ukulele has turned up in a surprising number of movies through the years. Sandor Nagyzalanczy offers a lively look at the instrument’s film legacy from the early days of “talking pictures” to the present!  Features and Departments The Strange Case of Tiny Tim: this unusual […]

**This issue will receive bonus distribution at Summer NAMM, Palm Strings Ukulele Festival, and Albuquerque Ukekopelli Festival** Special Focus: “The Basics” Start Playing Ukulele Now! From strumming and tuning to must-know chords, a section packed with essential information for anyone first learning the instrumentA guide to the different parts of the ukulele and members of the family […]