Ukulele History, Origins & Evolution
Explore the history of the ukulele, its origins, evolution, famous makers, different types, cultural impact, and fascinating facts.
Chords, Tabs & Tuning
How to Use a Capo on Your Ukulele
October 9, 2026
A capo is one of the cheapest and most useful accessories you can add to a ukulele, yet plenty of players own one and never work out what to do with it....
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Getting Started
20 Easy Ukulele Songs for Beginners (Just 3–4 Chords)
October 3, 2026
You only need a handful of chords to play hundreds of real songs. The twenty picks below need only two, three, or four beginner chords, and the same shapes keep coming back,...
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Chords, Tabs & Tuning
Em Ukulele Chord: How to Play E Minor (with Diagram)
September 30, 2026
The Em chord (short for E minor) is one of the first minor chords most ukulele players learn. It turns up in a huge number of pop, folk, and worship songs, and...
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Chords, Tabs & Tuning
How to Tune a Ukulele: The Standard G-C-E-A Tuning Explained
September 27, 2026
A ukulele that is even a hair out of tune sounds wrong no matter how well you play, so tuning is the first skill worth mastering. It is quick and easy once...
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Chords, Tabs & Tuning
10 Easy Ukulele Chords Every Beginner Should Learn First
September 23, 2026
The ukulele lets you start making real music fast. With just a handful of simple chords, you can play along with hundreds of songs. This guide covers the ten easiest and most...
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Chords, Tabs & Tuning
How to Read Ukulele Tabs and Chord Diagrams: A Beginner’s Guide
September 19, 2026
When you start learning the ukulele, you will run into two kinds of written music: chord diagrams and tabs. They look mysterious at first, but both are simple picture-based systems that let...
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Getting Started
How to Hold a Ukulele and Strum Your First Song
September 14, 2026
Before you can play a single song on the ukulele, two skills have to click into place: a comfortable hold on the instrument and a steady strumming rhythm. Get these right and...
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Getting Started
Common Ukulele Beginner Mistakes and How to Fix Them
September 9, 2026
Every ukulele player makes the same handful of mistakes when starting out. Each one has a simple fix, and knowing them in advance can save you weeks of frustration. This guide walks...
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Buying Guides
How to Choose Your First Ukulele: A Beginner’s Buyer’s Guide
September 4, 2026
Buying your first ukulele is exciting, but the sheer number of sizes, woods, and price tags can make it confusing. Choosing a great beginner instrument comes down to a few clear decisions....
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