Archive for February, 2008
Last Day for Ukulele Contest!
Just a friendly reminder, today is the LAST day to enter the contest for the FREE Kala Ukulele Giveaway. We’ll be holding the drawing tomorrow. We’ll probably broadcast it live, just trying to figure out what time Aldrine can be part of it. If you haven’t already signed up for a chance to win that [...]
Member Video of the Week – edmundwhitehead – One of a Kind
There were so many good videos from our members this week that it was hard to choose just one. In the end, originality won out and we (i.e. Rayan) decided to feature member edmundwhitehead’s original composition ‘One of a Kind’ . If this kid keeps it up, he has a very bright future in ukulele. [...]
Uke Minutes 6 – The Roll Technique
In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine Guerrero teaches a simple way to enhance your strum called the 4-finger roll. If you decide to try this technique out in a song, be sure to post it in our forums. We noticed that we get the most traffic on the weekends. Makes sense, everybody is off [...]
T-Shirt Pre-Order *Last Day!*
*edit* – PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW CLOSED Thank you to everyone who ordered a t-shirt! We will let you know the progress of the shirts as we get them ordered. Brown Tee – White + Red Logo Brown Tee – White Logo *Shirts may be American Apparel if NL is not available. Both NL and AA [...]
Member Video of the Week – menehunenyc – Happy Together
This week’s UUMVOW comes from New York City. Forum member menehunenyc plays a cool ukulele version of the Turtles ‘Happy Together‘. Also in regards to the UU string changing Uke Minute be sure to check out NukeDOC’s string changing tutorial with power-drill string winder. Remember T-Shirt pre-orders end Friday, so order now while they’re still [...]
Uke Minutes 5 – How to Re-string Your Ukulele
Happy Presidents Day! Hope everyone in the U.S. is enjoying their day off. In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine teaches you how to restring your ukulele. For more in depth instruction on restringing your instrument, be sure to read the article on restringing your instrument. Also just a reminder, Just four days left until [...]
Uke Minutes 5 Article – How To Re-string Your Ukulele
How To String your Ukulele So, you need to string your ukulele? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Here we’ll help guide you through all the steps to replace your old, dead strings with some brand spankin’ new nylons … Check out our video tutorial for all the same content, no reading required. What [...]
Aldrine Guerrero – Something Ukulele Cover
Aldrine just posted a new video on his youchoob account. It’s his version Jake’s version of the classic Beatles song ‘Something’ performed on the ukulele. I really like this song. I made him play it against his will at our gig on Kauai. Check it out and show him some love!
Member not-Video of the Week! – UKESTAR’s Humidifier Cabinet
This week’s Member Video of the Week, is … well, not really a video at all. But for all the time and effort that he put into it, we’re all sure that UKESTAR deserves to be featured. If you haven’t seen the thread yet, check it out here. Even before we released our DIY Humidifier [...]
Uke Minutes 4 – DIY Ukulele Case Humidifier
In this episode of Uke Minutes, Aldrine teaches you how to make your own Ukulele Case Humidifier. The ukulele like all wooden instruments is susceptible to warping due to dry air. This quick homemade humidifier should solve a lot of problems if you live in dryer regions. Just be sure to keep that foam wet [...]
