Learning any instrument for the first time is going to take time and dedication. There are so many benefits to learning an instrument. Once you get the hang of it, playing music can help relieve ...

I’m an audiophile. This means, among other things, that I appreciate music. It’s a big part of my life. I come from a family of musicians, though I was never very good at making music myself. I always ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Full confession: I’ve held a ukulele before, tuned one, and learned a few chords, all of which I’ve ...

Master just three chords, and you can impress your friends with a spontaneous burst of song We’re in the midst of a mini ukulele boom – sales are surging and children are more likely to pick up a ...

If your goal for 2020 was try out something new, we have an idea that might just strike a chord with you. A newly formed group in Eau Claire is helping locals improve their ukulele skills and you can ...

Ukulele, also called Uke, is a simpler guitar version with four nylon strings. Retirees having a hard time playing the guitar can try this instead. The ukulele makes some friendly notes, and seniors ...

Two years ago I bought a ukulele on impulse, promising myself to master it. “How hard could it be?” I thought. The ukulele only has four strings compared to six on a regular guitar and is known for ...

Anyone can play a ukulele. It has only four strings, and you can learn the three chords to accompany a song in half an hour or less. Even if you just play the open strings — my-dog-has-fleas — you're ...