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10 Famous Ukulele Players That Made Uke Popular

The ukulele's charming and relaxing sound has entertained people worldwide and produced many famous ukulele players. One song featuring a uke even reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts and stayed there for a record 76 weeks. Let's find out who they are and what they have contributed...
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Best Prime Day Musical Instrument and Music Deals

We're counting down the days until Prime Day 2020 on October 13th and 14th hosted by Amazon. There will be some great music and musical instrument deals. Read on to see the best deals that are coming up for Prime Day. Make sure to sign up for a free...
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Basic Ukulele Chords: Easy and Beginner-Friendly!

Learning to play the ukulele is not intimating as you think it is! Basic ukulele chords are easy to master even for individuals who haven't played any string instrument before. As matter of fact, you can play some of these basic ukulele chords only require you to...
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What Are the Parts of a Ukulele?

The fretboard and headstock are some of the well-known parts of a ukulele. But did you know that this small stringed instrument has more than ten components? And, there is even a part that is often overlooked yet is responsible for keeping the strings in place. ...
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4 String vs 5 String Bass: Which Bass to Choose?

4 string and 5 string bass may look very similar, but these two offer a different playing experience that may or may not suit you. So, 4 string vs 5 string bass? We've compiled everything you need to about these two bass guitars and which is suitable...
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11 Different Types of Ukulele – Which One Is for You?

Did you know that there are different types of ukuleles to choose from? You can find a uke in a cute pineapple shape and even a ukulele that looks like a guitar! If you are curious about which to get, you should stick around because we'll...
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22 Easy Banjo Songs – With Full Song Video Tutorial!

The banjo is a lively and distinctly American instrument with a history that reaches back to Africa. Though it might seem like a complex instrument to master, there are many easy banjo songs that even beginners can learn. Whether you're interested in traditional...
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What Is the Best Ukulele Pick Up?

All ukulele pickups have one purpose, and that is to amplify the sound emitting from your uke. However, not all pickups are capable of delivering the right tone. Some might even distort the sound and pick up background noise! Don't make the wrong purchase. Here are the...
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How to Learn Piano

The piano is a beautiful instrument. There are countless ways to go about learning it. Since everyone is different, it can be challenging to find the perfect learning method. However, if you do some digging, you’ll discover what’s best for you. Keep reading, and I’ll go through the best...
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String Instruments List

String instruments are so versatile you can hear them in every musical era and genre of music - even classical music! And today, we're taking a closer look at some of the most common ones. Here is the string instruments list you should know about.
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