By: Brad Bordessa | Music The only way to learn how an ukulele chord works is to examine how it is spelled - or constructed. The notes of the chord make up the spelling. The notes come from the root scale and are specified using the roman numeral system. It's not always roman numerals that are shown, standard numbers serve the same purpose. Starting with the first note of the scale the number system counts up to 8 (or 1) - the root. read more
By: Jennifer Quilter | Music When you're looking at string instruments and have narrowed it down to the guitar vs ukulele one factor that you're going to look at is which is more difficult to play? The ukulele is a lot easier to play than the guitar, and a more unique instrument to get into as well. read more
By: Roy Cone | Music Since 1879, when the ukulele was first created, it has seen a wide and varied history and level of popularity. It is a popular instrument now and it is just becoming more popular. There are many accessories that you are able to get for your ukulele that were not necessarily available originally. read more
By: Roy Cone | Music The ukulele is the most unique, fun and easiest to learn of the string instrument family. Ukuleles do not have to be expensive even from the best dealers. Yet, a good ukulele from a bad dealer can disappoint you. Novelty tourist-trap ukuleles are pretty, but never a bargain. You can have a lot of enjoyment with a ukulele. read more
By: Jennifer Quilter | Music There are a lot of famous ukulele songs but this list tries to mix up some from the past and some that are more current. These are all songs that people will probably be asking you to play once they find out you have a uke, so it's a good idea to try and learn them. read more
By: Roy Cone | Music You know riding a bicycle is not much fun if you don't know how. It is the same with the ukulele. The good news is that the ukulele is easy to learn, and just like bicycle riding once you learn how you will never forget. Come get in on ukulele fun. You can do it. read more
By: Roy Cone | Music The best insurance in the world for your ukulele is a ukulele case. Cases are made specifically for each of the four sizes of ukulele. This will protect your investment, and most of all will help you keep everything handy. read more
By: Kainoa Louis | Music Herb Ohta Jr has been known as the inheritant of his legendary father Ohta-san in playing virtuoso ukulele. However, he managed to create his own style and carved out his own niche to be one of Hawaii's premier musicians. read more
By: Cathy Musica | Music The newest trend in guitar community is a baby guitar. It is really small, easy to carry and also hold, and easy for traveling. But the real original "baby" guitar is being around with all of us for many years. We all might see that it performed within the clubs or perhaps lounges however, did not give much interest, it's called Ukulele. read more
By: Roy Cone | Music One way to have the most fun from your ukulele is to consider some of the accessories available for your ukulele. These include cases, specialty polishing cloths, gig bags, pitch pipes, chromatic tuners and all kinds of goodies. There is a world of enjoyment waiting for you in the world of ukuleles. read more
By: Rita Yeo | Reference & Education The ukulele craze has not reached Singapore as it has in the United States or Hawaii. However it is getting popular as there are a couple of music schools in Singapore which are active ... read more
By: Roy Cone | Music As you begin playing the ukulele you will readily learn the essential parts of the instrument. Many times there are small booklets with your instrument that point out the key parts. Not much goes wrong with the ukulele if you try to care for it, so sometimes it can be years before you need parts other than strings. read more
By: Bobbie Hamilton | Music To be a good guitar player, one should have a very good foundation in chords. In this article, you will find important facts about guitar chords which will make it easy for you to be able to play your first guitar pieces. read more