The UW Team
When shopping for a ukulele, it can be quite easy to get overwhelmed with the different options available on the market, especially if you’re a beginner. Not to mention, the comparison is far from straightforward, with each ukulele made of a different wood type, coming in a different size, made …
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In the ukulele world, you can’t mention ukuleles without mentioning Kala. And that reputation wasn’t just granted; it was earned. While Kala Brand Music Co. only introduced itself to the market in 2005, it has been steadily producing top-notch quality ukuleles ever since, catering to almost all ukulele players and, …
Undeniably, the ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn. Yet, to learn it right, you’ll need top-notch courses delivered by professional instructors. And since we’re in the digital era, online ukulele lessons are the way to go. Just with a preliminary search, you’ve probably come across Ukulele Buddy. …
If you’re looking to learn to play the ukulele or simply looking to refresh your skillset through online ukulele lessons, you’ve probably come across Uke Like The Pros. And since you’re here reading this article, it looks like this platform made it to your shortlist of online ukulele courses. In …
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I’m all in when it comes to the idea of introducing kids to musical instruments. However, it’s a task that’s much easier said than done. Choosing an easy instrument that your little one can quickly play is a challenging duty. Whether it’s because of the instrument’s difficulty or because it …
Gone are the days when fingerpicking was solely associated with folk music. Today, the vast majority of music genres make use of this advanced playing technique, as it allows guitarists to pick non-adjacent strings with ease, which can’t be done using a guitar pick. Fingerstyle playing also makes it easier …
In a world where ukuleles are downplayed as unserious instruments, tenor ukuleles come to prominence in the hands of professionals. Haven’t you seen the virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, wreaking havoc on the fingerboard of a tenor ukulele with his tapping technique in “Dragon?” Although master ukulele players resort to concert ukuleles …
There are many reasons why one would consider buying an acoustic-electric guitar over a strictly acoustic/electric one, including plugged and unplugged playability, robust sound projection, wide-ranging sound customization, and more amplified sound overtones, to name a few. It’s also worth mentioning that acoustic-electric guitars aren’t more costly than their strictly …
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You like the sound of ukuleles, right? But have you ever thought about spicing the tone of your instrument? I’ve always pondered over the idea of how tonewood limits the timbre of acoustic ukuleles—it was like a cage, where I was restricted to the tonal quality of my mahogany uke. …
A 6-string ukulele? A down-sized guitar? Honestly, these names convey a bunch of condescending connotations to the guitalele. Some musicians even argue that this instrument is a classical guitar capo-ed at the 5th fret. I didn’t delve into my musical forays with a classical guitar nor with a ukulele, but …