We are so glad that you are interested in making music, and in the ukulele specifically. This site will help you find the right uke for you, learn to play it, and then give you some great ideas on the best beaches to take your music to!
The “Find My Uke“ page provides you with information on traditional ukulele sizes, and provide size specific reviews. The “How To Play“ page is a great selection of lessons from some of the best players and teachers on the web. The “Where To Play“ section is a blog suggesting some of the most beautiful beaches to jam at. Have fun, and see you at the beach!
Our Featured Stories:
The Cordoba 15CM Concert UkuleleMay 15, 2018What It Is:
The Cordoba 15CM is a concert size ukulele that features a mahogany top, back and sides. The fingerboard and body are bound with beautiful cream binding giving this entry level ukulele an elegant, old world appearance. Unlike most instruments in this category the Cordoba 15CM is designed to have an authentic abalone rosette and satin finish that make this an exceptional ukulele for the both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Completely handmade. Mahogany Top
Mahogany back & sides
Concert size
Satin finish What Verified Buyers Are Saying About It:
“This is a beautifully built ukulele. I actually purchased a few of these over the last few months for friends and they all sound wonderful. ”
“I am loving it!! Beautiful color, it has an attractive, clear, warm sound.”
“The Cordoba 15TM tenor is an excellent uke and a great value.”
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VISIT: Jones Beach – Long Island New YorkMay 2, 2018World famous Jones Beach State Park, home of 6.5 miles of beautiful white-sand beach on the Atlantic Ocean, is made up of more than 2,400-acres of maritime environment on the south shore of Long Island.
Among the 6 million visitors to the park each year, families enjoy their own piece of the beach for a day, with many returning dozens of times through the summer. Designed on the theme of an ocean liner, Jones Beach offers many activities to those who visit the park. They swim in the ocean, stroll the boardwalk, fish, visit an historic exhibit, get a bite to eat at one of the many concession stands, play miniature golf, shuffleboard and basketball, attend concerts at Northwell Health Theater.
Other activities that take place in the park include learning about the marine environment at the Jones Beach Nature Center, pool swimming, sunbathing, bicycling, surfing, and visiting the playgrounds.
More information:
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach/
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The MK-S Makala Soprano UkuleleAugust 27, 2018What It Is:
From the Makala website: “The Makala Classic line is simply the best entry-level ukulele on the market. Sound and playability usually suffer when offered at these affordable prices, but not with the Makala. With a fantastic sound and vintage look, the Makala Classic line won’t break the bank.”
SIZE: Soprano
TOP: Mahogany
BACK & SIDES: Mahogany
FINISH: Satin
NECK: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD: Walnut
NUT & SADDLE:Plastic
HEADSTOCK: Standard
STRINGS: Aquila Super Nylgut® What Verified Buyers Are Saying About It:
“Awesome awesome awesome little uke. I was really surprised by the quality of this instrument – it didn’t look or feel like a toy like so many other ukuleles out there. The fit and finish was far and away better than I expected, and mine required virtually no setup before giving it a tune and plucking away. .”
“It’s really good value for money”
“The instrument itself has been given a lot of positive reviews from ukulele players and now I know why. It has a great sound and my 14-year-old daughter found it easy to play.”
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The Oscar Schmidt OU7T Tenor UkuleleMay 15, 2017What It Is:
Constructed of Spalted Mango, with classic designs and superior resonance, this Oscar Schmidt Ukulele is hand crafted for years of playing enjoyment.
Features: Handcrafted quality
Spalted Mango top, back & sides
Synthetic bone nut & saddle
Abalone binding
Abalone rosette
Gloss finish
Deluxe Grover chrome tuners with ebonite buttons
Limited lifetime warranty What Verified Buyers Are Saying About It:
“This exquisitely beautiful instrument has become so much a part of my life that I can’t imagine being without it. To begin with, it is a work of art with the magnificent grain of the spalted mango wood making it a real showpiece even without strumming it.”
“This tenor ukulele plays and sounds AWESOME! I recommend this model of Tenor Ukulele to anyone thinking about upgrading or adding to your collection.”
“Looks as good or better than the photos on the site. Beautiful, rich tone and smooth action right out of the box!”
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Luna UKETCMAH Tattoo Concert Mahogany Ukulele w/Gig BagMay 11, 2018What It Is:
This Tattoo Concert Uke takes its design from traditional Hawaiian body ornamentation. The designs were monochromatic, tattooed in black against brown skin. The patterns and layout were strongly geometric and there were many shapes and symbols representing the natural island world: stones, waves, fish, sharks, turtles, rain, sun, and birds. This design is based on a Hawaiian turtle (honu), a symbol of longevity and endurance rendered in a Polynesian tattoo style. The fret markers are stylized sharks teeth. This concert uke boasts a clear, resonate sound both by virtue of its Concert body and Mahogany construction. Beautiful sound – tremendous value. Laser Hawaiian Tattoo Design
Mahogany Flat Top and Neck
Rosewood Fretboard
Open Gear Tuners
Gig Bag Included What Verified Buyers Are Saying About It:
“Amazing sound for the price.”
“Finish is beautifully crafted, and the tattoo design is a knockout. This looks so much better in person, as the photos don’t show the warm mahogany tones well.”
“This is a beautiful, well made ukulele that has a rich and full sound.”
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The Martin T1K Koa Tenor Ukulele by Martin GuitarsAugust 27, 2018What It Is:
Martin has built the world’s finest ukuleles since 1916, and tenor ukes since 1929 that have long been prized for their full-bodied voice and great volume. The T1K tenor-sized model features top, back and sides crafted of solid Hawaiian koa, a wood native to Hawaii and a favorite of island players. The entire body is finished in high-quality satin lacquer and features an applied dovetail neck joint. The T1K Uke is a beautiful example of why Martin is still the name in superior quality ukuleles. Full tenor ukulele sound
Solid Hawaiian koa back, sides and top
Dovetail neck joint
Select hardwood neck with solid morado fingerboard
17″ scale length with 20 frets What Verified Buyers Are Saying About It:
“…this Martin ukulele is the best ukulele for the price I have seen. And I own 6 uke’s, 1 concert, and 5 Tenors including an 8-string. The Martin T1K is not only beautifully made, but the tone and intonation are perfect.”
“I’m delighted with this uke. The action is good. Intonation is good. Tone is great. ”
“Love it!!! My father has an old Martin Guitar so I just had to have a Martin. Very happy with it…both the quality and the sound.”
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Heart Strings: The Story of the Kamaka UkuleleMay 15, 2018For nearly 100 years, Kamaka and Sons’ ʻukuleles, produced from their tiny shop in Honolulu, have been the gold standard for ‘ukuleles worldwide. This program is a story about the values of hard work, fortitude, honesty and creativity from a distinctly Hawaiian point of view.
Visit Kamaka: www.kamakahawaii.com
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Great Easy First Song – You Are My SunshineOctober 28, 2017You are my sunshine! This is considered a Ukulele standard by many Ukulele players and it is an easy beginner song that you will probably hear in Ukulele groups, Ukulele summits, and Ukulele jams.
Want the chord chart, and access to more lessons? Visit Bernadette Teaches Music at:
http://www.bernadetteteachesmusic.com/2017/11/you-are-my-sunshine-chords-and.html
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Jake Shimabukuro Plays Hallelujah on His Custom Kamaka Tenor UkuleleMay 14, 2018Jake Shimabukuro at the Franklin Theater, in Franklin Tennessee 11.21.2014.
Jake shares an inspiring version of Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah.
You can learn more about Jake here:
https://www.jakeshimabukuro.com/home/
You can learn more about Kamaka Ukulele here:
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The Kala Brand KA-15s Soprano UkuleleMay 11, 2017What It Is: The Kala Mahogany Series Ukulele offer a full-bodied tone with plenty of Sweet Highs and Mellow Lows that combine for a full rich sound
The Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele offers a fresh approach to ukuleles. The KA-15S has a Mahogany top, back and sides
This Soprano Ukulele pumps out a lot of sound despite its diminutive size, and the all-mahogany construction delivers a tone that is bright, yet warm with enough volume that you will be heard while playing with a group
The satin finish gives the KA-15S Ukulele an antique, well-played in feel. Guitar players will appreciate the low action and the ease of playability. What Verified Buyers Are Saying About It:
“The fretwork is EXEMPLARY. I’ve seen $400-$500 guitars have fretwork not as good as this.”
“This is the ukulele you have been searching for. Whether you are an experienced player or a beginner like myself, the Kala KA-15S really does stand out among the rest. I highly, highly recommend this without a doubt.”
“I am an elementary music educator. I Bought 25 of these for a classroom set to use with 3rd and 4th grade after owning this model and brand for the past 2 years. It is very durable and the Aquila string resonate so beautifully. It also stays in tune very well, which is SO important when using them with an ensemble or class setting. Highly recommended for beginners.”
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SHOP VISIT: Kala Elite Ukulele – Each Uke is Handmade in the USAMay 12, 2017The Petaluma Star visited the Kala Custom Shop and made this beautiful video, showcasing the detail that the shop workers put into each of their custom-made ukuleles.
More info: www.petalumastar.com/kala-brand-music-company
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VISIT: Magens Bay in St. ThomasJuly 28, 2018Magens Bay (18.366°N 64.930°W) is a bay in the Northside region on Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean.
Located on the North (Atlantic) side of the island, Magens Bay (Estate Zufriedenheit) features a well-protected white sand beach stretching for nearly three quarters of a mile. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island, as well as a gathering place for locals. The beach sits at the head of a deep bay, the arms of which are Peterborg peninsula to the east and Tropaco Point to the west.
The bay’s northwest exposure means its waters are usually calm, although storms in the North Atlantic can occasionally generate large waves in the winter months. The sandy bottom means snorkeling is of limited interest, although turtles, conch, tarpon and other fish are commonly spotted. Local fishing boats anchor in the eastern part of the bay where there is a boat ramp.
Learn more at:
http://www.magensbayauthority.com/
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