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Kala KA-15S Review 2023 – Is It Worth Buying?

The Kala KA-15S (compare price on Sweetwater, Amazon) is a soprano ukulele made of mahogany wood. It’s a budget-friendly, entry-level ukulele that has drawn praise for its simple design and inexpensive price.

Unlike other ukuleles in its price range, the Kala KA-15S does not sound cheap nor quick to wear down. Most enthusiasts appreciate its warm, woody tone. While it is not perfect, it is hard to beat this sound quality. This Kala Ka 15S review will take a closer look at its features, its pros and cons, and reveal who it’s most suited to.

How To Choose A Ukulele Pick

by Lani Iona

It’s not something that new ukuleleists tend to think about, until it comes to them wanting to try a pick out. How do you choose one? Surely one pick can do just as well as the next?

Well not quite. Surprisingly, there are a number of different styles of pick, and which you choose will depend on the sound you want, your budget and more.

So today we’ll look into how to choose a ukulele pick that’s right for you.

9 Best Ukulele Books 2023

by Kimo Akana

Youtube videos, in person ukulele lessons and courses are all great. But sometimes you just want to pick up a book and learn like that.

Well we’ve got you! This article is a list of the best ukulele books out there, so you can choose the one that’s right for your skill level.

Tuning Your Ukulele to Low G

by Lani Iona

Tuning your ukulele to low G allows you to take a deeper dive into the ukulele’s potential. It gives a significantly different sound from a standard high G tuning and it seems to become more and more popular by the day. Tuning to low G is not a complicated process …

Ukulele Fingerpicking For Beginners

by Lani Iona

Fingerpicking a ukulele is when you pluck strings individually as opposed to strumming. Fingerpicking is relaxing, and it allows you to hear the harmony clearly. Whether you’ve learned ukulele strumming or not, that does not affect your ability to learn fingerpicking. They are completely different ways to play the ukulele, …

11 Best Baritone Ukuleles 2023

by Kimo Akana

If you’re after a baritone ukulele, you’re likely taking your uke playing seriously. My guess is you want a serious ukulele to match your aims, whether that’s playing in front of a crowd, or really mastering your talent.

Well we’ve got you. Here are the best baritone ukuleles to help you reach your uke related goals.

Ukulele Vs Guitar: What Is The Difference?

by Lani Iona

To the untrained eye, ukuleles and guitars can look nearly identical at first. Many models of each instrument have a classic figure-8 shape, a long neck, and strings over an open hole. However, on closer inspection, you can see many differences in the ukulele vs. guitar comparison. Here’s what you should know about the differences between them.

How To Tune A Ukulele

by Lani Iona

No doubt tuning the ukulele will make a world of difference if you are a beginner. Even if you are making a big progress with the techniques and you are putting a lot of effort into learning your chords, if you don’t keep in mind tuning your ukulele, your songs …

How To Take Care of Your Ukulele?

by Lani Iona

Even if your ukelele is of high quality, like all instruments, you need to care for it. You might be thinking you don’t really expose your ukulele to any haphazard. Still, the truth is, just playing it and allowing all the oils from your fingers to get in contact with …