Your first ukulele sets the foundation for your entire musical journey. A poorly made instrument can cause frustration due to poor playability, intonation, and sound quality. The right beginner ...

“Rainbow Stew,” the 1981 country song by Merle Haggard, speaks of a utopia achieved through innovation and harmony with one’s neighbors. That dream becomes a reality—for 90 minutes, at least—during ...

Members of SK Sayong Pinang’s ukulele club Koleh Buskers are able to play a variety of modern and folk songs. (Bernama pic) The gentle strumming of the ukulele has become an unexpected draw, ...

In 2018, a trend not so quietly strummed its way into the hearts of a trio of enthusiasts named Tom, sparking a ukulele fervor that has since resonated across senior centers and community gatherings.

TWO HARBORS, Minn. — Over 300 musicians, holding ukuleles of all shapes, materials and shades, sit row after row in folding chairs. It’s an unexpected sight — and sound — in the middle of the Lake ...

It's the perfect lesson for newer students that are starting to become confident with simple chord progressions and are looking to develop creativity with their strumming. If you are struggling with ...

HUNDREDS of ukulele players from across the UK and beyond are set 'to bring smiles and song' to Wirral later this month. More than 60 bands will take to three stages at the Summer Strum Festival in ...

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At left, Ella Stacy, 7, of Ishpeming, learns ukelele basics Thursday at a workshop at the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library. The day also was to include an interactive ukulele concert and a workshop ...

McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua is offering a two-part "Intro to the Ukulele" class for adults Saturday, March 8 and Saturday, April 12 from 10:30 a.m. 1 p.m. in the library’s program room. This ...

The thumb is the star of the show in ukulele plucking techniques. To build its independence, first anchor your fingers on the strings like you're getting ready to play. Next, it's all about the thumb.