I’ve had an iPhone for awhile now. I’ve loved it so much that I just recently bought an iPad.
Because of this, I’ve been looking for the best apps to use on both devices. I recently came across a new ukulele app called Ukulele Songbook: All-Time Favorites.
[Continue Reading...]So, you want to learn how to play ukulele, but you’re not sure what uke to buy.
I’ve had a lot of questions from friends of mine and those of you who are looking to buy a ukulele. I wanted to look at a few things that are helpful to think about before buying your first ukulele. I also wanted to go over some recommendations for good beginner ukuleles.
[Continue Reading...]Toy Story is one of my favorite films. I wouldn’t be afraid to say it’s probably one of the best movies in the past 20 years. Randy Newman wrote “You’ve Got a Friend In Me” as a theme song for the movie. It’s a great song and I’ve always wanted to cover this song on the ukulele.
Here is a video of my go at it. Get the chords for the song here too!
[Continue Reading...]I just found out today that Tim from Ukeeku is giving away another ukulele on his blog. He’s done this before, but this time it’s a aNueNue Papa II Concert ukulele ($190 value). He’s giving it away with a gig bag, a stand, and will ship to anywhere in the world. Sweet.
It’s really easy to enter the contest. All you have to do is subscribe to get post updates on his blog in the top right column of Ukeeku.
[Continue Reading...]I’ve been receiving a lot of questions through email and comments here on the site asking what type of ukulele I have and how it is tuned. I love my ukulele. My ukulele has quite a bit of meaning to me, so I thought it’d be cool to make an entire post all about my ukulele, the story behind it, how I tune it, and all that.
I’d also love to hear what types of ukuleles you all are playing these days. Every ukulele has a story behind it. At least, it seems. So let’s hear it!
[Continue Reading...]I thought it would be fun to look back on the year at some of the best posts here on Ukulele Tricks. Many of these posts became great because you all asked questions and made comments. This is what this blog is about… YOU. I want this to be a community of ukulele players that help each other out. So thank you for your contributions, emails, questions, and comments. It’s awesome!
[Continue Reading...]Something I’ve heard more than a few times is how difficult it can sometimes be to sing and play ukulele at the same time. I will say that it does become easier over time, as most things do, but there are some things you can practice to speed up the process so you’re singing and playing your favorite songs on ukulele.
[Continue Reading...]I love hearing from you all with your questions and comments. Due to request, one of our readers reminded me of this fantastic Christmas carol. I decided to take a go at “White Christmas.”
There are quite a few chords in this song, but thankfully, they aren’t too hard to play and the strumming pattern is pretty easy.
[Continue Reading...]Right now is the time for us to start learning our Christmas carols. I want to share one that might be my favorite: “Let It Snow.”
I think I like the lighthearted feel to the rhythm the most. It’s fun to play and to sing. Check out the video and scroll down to see the chords.
[Continue Reading...]There are two things I’m hearing about a lot this week. The first is that Black Friday is quickly approaching, one of the largest and craziest shopping days of the year. Secondly, I’m hearing from some folks that they are considering getting a ukulele for Christmas! This is great!
If you are considering a ukulele for Christmas, this post will be perfect for you. I want to take a look at some things you need to consider and then some really great ukuleles out there.
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