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Sharing The Love Of The Happiest Instrument In the World
Sharing The Love Of The Happiest Instrument In the World
In this post we wanted to share with you an advanced ukulele playing technique called strum blocking. Strum blocking is a way of playing single notes with strums. You block off the strings you don’t want to sound so only one…
Introduced by Jamie Houston. Original Article by Ralph Shaw. Have you ever wondered what question you would ask if you had the chance to ask some of the world’s top ukulele teachers and educators one question? Well recently Ralph Shaw…
By Jim D’Ville As the popularity of the ukulele grows, so does the number of ukulele groups and jam sessions. How to make yours better than average? In this article Jim D’Ville shares practical tips that EVERY jammer and jam…
By Cliff Adams. It’s only rock and roll… yet it moves people since… well, name your year between 1942 and 1954. One of the classic rock backgrounds is what can be called the Chuck Berry rhythm. My example will be…
By Ralph Shaw – Professional Full-time Ukulele Entertainer Last time, I gave you some basic tips when getting and using your first P.A. Today we’re looking at important choices to be made when purchasing microphones to plug into your P.A. Before we discuss…
By Ralph Shaw – Professional Full-time Ukulele Entertainer If you’ve been playing for a while you may be getting to the point where you need to supply your own Public Address system, or P.A. This can be a daunting prospect if…
By Marylou Stout Dempler Now that you have your ukulele, you can learn to play it in just two minutes without reading music or tablature. Just follow these easy steps: Hold Your Ukulele Hold the neck of the soprano, concert,…
The founder of LOVE MY UKULELE, Jamie Houston talks about the growth of this community thanks to all the wonderful members.
By Matt Hicks. One of my favourite songs of all time and a lovely ukulele song. God Bless Ukulele Ike! ABOUT Matt Hicks
By Steven O. Sellers. If you are new to the fascinating instrument known as the ukulele, here is a song that will get you jamming with your friends in no time. All you need is one ukulele, one finger and one…
Article by Nina Koocher. Andy Andrews and Peter Thomas are seen here by the pier in Santa Cruz, California. They are the ‘legendary founders’ of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz, the biggest ukulele club in the world! Andy…
By Alfredo Canopin. Sr. MENTOR FOR A PROMISING YOUNG GENTLEMAN I have the privilege and honor to become the mentor for a promising young gentleman that eventually will become an outstanding ukulele artist. If you close your eyes as he picks…
By Cliff Adams. What happens to you when you learn something? Does it make you feel good? Is it satisfying? Are you an optimist? Do you find the positive attitude in whatever misfortune befalls someone? Are you the lemonade maker?…
By Jamie Houston. “Arm the World with Ukes Not Nukes” You would think that with a statement like that, I would be some political throwback from the 60’s, but no, I’m very much here in the present, and not…
