Contrary to popular belief, the ukulele is not simply a plucky instrument for beach music, it has been making waves in the rock scene with powerful lead guitar solos. Originating from Hawaii, the ukulele has long been associated with traditional Hawaiian music, however, in recent years it has crossed over into a variety of musical…
Flamenco ukulele techniques are unique in their ability to evoke the sounds and emotions synonymous with Spanish Flamenco music. It’s a playing style that combines rhythmic strumming and melodious fingerpicking with sophisticated percussive techniques that mimic the clapping, foot-stomping and castanets often heard in traditional Flamenco. The introduction of Flamenco ukulele techniques goes back to…
Sitting in the heart of country music, Nashville, you’ll hear an instrument echoing through the bars and cafes that may surprise you — it’s not the traditional guitar, but the much smaller, jauntier ukulele. The magic of this instrument lies in its versatility, lending itself to a variety of playing styles, including the popular fingerstyle…
Stringed instruments have a vast range of techniques that musicians employ to create their distinctive sounds. Among these, ukulele folk fingerpicking remains a unique style that brings out the rich and vibrant tones of the instrument. The ukulele, a charming, compact four-stringed instrument originally from Hawaii, pairs perfectly with the intricate technique of fingerpicking, making…
Blues music and the ukulele, a small, guitar-like instrument originated from Hawaii, may not seem like the most obvious combination, but in fact, using a slide to play blues on a ukulele can produce a soulful and unique sound steeped in tradition. This particular method involves sliding a smooth object along the instrument’s strings to…
Did you know that a single Ukulele can produce dozens of distinct jazz scales? These are sets of musical notes ordered by pitch, which are the building blocks of jazz compositions. The capacity to have many different scales makes the Ukulele a versatile instrument, especially suited for jazz music’s colorful and expressive nature. The intersection…
Gospel music has a rich history traced to African-American Christian churches in the 18th century, and has evolved to harmoniously integrate different instruments, one of which is the ukulele. The ukulele, a four-stringed plucked instrument of Hawaiian origin, has been widely adopted as a staple in various genres, including blues, jazz and indeed, gospel music.…
Did you know that a simple four-string instrument like a ukulele can be utilized to play complex music genres like funk? Yes, the Ukulele, originally hailing from Hawaii, has evolved over the years to adapt to various music genres including the unique rhythm and catchy hook lines that define the funk genre. The origin of…
Hawaii, the place of azure screens and golden beaches, is also known as the birthplace of the ukulele, a small, guitar-like instrument. Its sound is a symbol of the Island culture and is the soul behind many captivating Hawaiian love songs. Interestingly, the ukulele is a Hawaiian adaptation of a Portuguese string instrument called “machete”…
Did you know that the art of Hawaiian slack key guitar has been an integral part of Hawaiian music since the 19th century and has now been widely adapted to the Ukulele? The unique open tunings, referred to as “slack key”, lend this style its mellow and resonant sound. This tradition, initially passed down orally…
