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Culling through the different styles and brands of ukuleles, obsessing over minor details and then finally choosing THE ONE is quite a process.

But now that you actually have your perfect uke picked out you’re probably plucking away at those thin strings, wondering what else you’re going to need to get the most out of your new ukulele. Or you might even be thinking about getting some gifts for ukulele players. This list will help you.

First things first: not all ukuleles are the same.

Before looking around for ukulele accessories you should definitely grab a measuring tape or seamstress’ tape and measure the length and width of your instrument.

You’ll also need to make sure you know what type of ukulele you have – soprano, concert, tenor or baritone. With this information you’ll be able to know exactly what kinds of ukulele accessories will work best for your particular uke.

Once you know these things scroll down to our ultimate list of fifteen ukulele accessories that every ukuleleist should own! [Read more…] about What Ukulele Accessories Do I Need?

As we all press on to become better at playing our favorite songs, whether it’s strumming away to “Hey There Delilah”, or fingerpicking “Frére Jacques”, we inevitably come to a point where we ask this question. I asked myself the same thing and with some research, I’ve found that there are quite a few things we can do. I compiled a list of things that will help you on the way.

How to be a better ukulele player? You can become a better ukulele player by learning techniques that will enhance your ukulele skills, such as strumming, fingerpicking, playing scales, using barre chords, and how to read music. These are the main areas you can work on to become a better ukulele player. Be sure to follow a daily practice routine to get the best results.

Most of us dwell on the thought that we would’ve been good at one thing or another if we’d made the time to practice.

Those piano lessons as a kid, the guitar that sits in the closet, or the language textbooks on the shelf all serve as reminders that we didn’t make the habit of practicing. You don’t want to make the same mistake with your new ukulele. [Read more…] about How To Become a Better Ukulele Player?

So, you just got your hands on your first ukulele and chances are, unless you’ve ever tuned another stringed instrument before, you’re feeling pretty lost!

The awesome thing about the internet is that you’re just a click away from a wealth of information.

The not so awesome thing about the internet is that, well, now you have to sort through all of that information, deciphering between a bunch of different websites and piecing together what tidbits of knowledge work for you and what doesn’t.

Here, we’ve put together the most commonly asked questions about how to tune a ukulele so that you can stop digging for answers and finally start strumming your (tuned) uke!

In this article, I will cover:

Ukulele Tuning Basics
Using a Digital Tuner
Tuning with a Tuning App
Using an Online Tuner
Tuning the Ukulele by Ear or to Itself
Tuning by ear with a Piano

Ukulele Tuning Basics

The first thing to know about tuning ukuleles is that not all ukuleles are tuned the same way. If you have a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele, you’ll be using the same tuning method called GCEA tuning. However, if your ukulele is a baritone, you’ll be using another style of tuning called DGBE tuning. [Read more…] about Ukulele Tuning Guide: How to Tune a Ukulele

Learning how to play ukulele chords is perhaps one of the most exciting things. The reason for this is that every song you hear is composed of chords, and you’ll often hear the same ones played over and over. These most common ukulele chords is covered here.

So as you learn a handful of these basic ukulele chords you will be on your way to playing hundreds of songs and even thousands if you wanted to.

How do you play basic chords on the ukulele? You can play basic chords on the ukulele by using your fingers to hold down from one to four notes on the fretboard which make up a chord. There are different chords which are made up of different notes. Each chord will have a different positioning for your fingers on the fret board. The most common chords typically uses two to three fingers.

This article will help you learn how to play ukulele chords easily. I’ve put together clear step by step instructions to help you. I hope to make your journey easier while you learn how to play ukulele chords.

These basic ukulele chords I will show you in great detail really are the most popular and the most common. There are many ukulele chords you can learn, but the reality is that there are a small amount of them that are most significant. [Read more…] about 12 Basic Ukulele Chords for Beginners

What’s the first instrument that pops into your head when you think of Hawaii?

You probably think of the humble ukulele thanks to the song “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Although the song was originally recorded for The Wizard of Oz, Hawaiian ukulele player Israel Kamakawiwo’ole released his cover that has earned over 500 million views on YouTube.

There’s a reason why it’s nearly impossible to find someone who hasn’t heard his song. His beautiful voice complemented by the simplicity of his melodies touches everyone.

You may not think of the ukulele as glamorous, but this tiny instrument has wormed its way into the hearts of millions of people.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to play an instrument but felt too intimidated, the ukulele can be your perfect match. Besides being undeniably charming, the ukulele has so much more to offer.

In this article we’ll go over 25 reasons why I think everyone should play the ukulele. I really believe the ukulele to be an instrument for everyone. And this would be regardless of age or whether or not you are musically inclined. So you could totally be 3 years old or 83 years old with or without musical knowledge or experience – and you’d still be a great candidate for the ukulele.

As I’ve stated before on my blog, If you want to learn how to play an instrument, the easiest one to get started with is the ukulele. There are so many types of instruments you can choose from, but there is something about the ukulele that makes it unique for those that want to start playing their first instrument. Even if its your second or third, it’s quite a cool instrument to pick up. It has become common, for example, for guitar players to pick up the uke. Many of them get so caught up with the ukulele that they end up spending more time playing it over their other instruments.

Here are 25 reasons why you should learn to play the ukulele. [Read more…] about 25 Reasons to Play the Ukulele (#8 is backed by Science)