Machetes and Rajãos and Taropatches, Oh My!
In this month's From the Vault, we look back at John King's 2008 Ukulele Yes! article, shedding light on some of the early history of the 'ukulele and its predecessors in late-nineteenth century Hawaii.
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How to Lead a Great Ukulele Jam
As the popularity of the ukulele grows, so does the...
How To Take Care Of Your Ukulele
From Ukulele Yes! March 2011 (online)
You bought your ukulele to play it. It is made to be used. In fact, a strong argument can be made that playing it will keep it in better condition. Some wisdom for caring for your ukulele in this month's From the Vault blog post, where Gord and Char Mayer—founders of Mya Moe Ukuleles—shared their advice for making sure your instrument is in...
What Makes a "Teachable" Song On The Ukulele
There's a difference between "a good song" and "a good song for teaching music." This month's From the Vault features our very own James Hill exploring what it means for a song to be "teachable," concluding that when it comes to choosing repertoire, you can have your cake and eat it too!
From Ukulele Yes! March 2011 (online)
In the Spring 2009 issue of Ukulele...
7 Reasons Why You Should Learn To Play The Ukulele
The more things change, the more they stay the same, except perhaps the price of ukuleles! This month's From the Vault is a true throwback to the original Ukulele Yes! print magazine, with an article from the very first issue in 1976 on why everyone should learn the ukulele!
Ukulele Yes! Vol. 1, No. 1. (1976). p. 13.
u.ku.le.le - It's a Hawaiian name meaning flea - (uku; insect...
The Cruel War
Each month, we'll bring back a post From the Vault that we think is worth checking out again. This month, we share a powerful traditional tune that you can really dig into, whether in your own personal learning or for teaching to your students: The Cruel War.
A hit single in 1966 for Peter, Paul and Mary, The Cruel War is an achingly beautiful traditional melody...
How To Master The Clawhammer Technique
Ready to learn clawhammer with James? His online course Americana Ukulele includes lessons on clawhammer along with a 30-minute "Bum Ditty Bootcamp" play-along practice video! Learn more
Clawhammer is an old and beautiful playing technique that could change your life. Learn how to master the clawhammer below!
This technique probably comes from West Africa and is used extensively in...
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