, Author at Basic Ukulele https://basicukulele.com/author/audun/ All you need to know about the Ukulele Mon, 04 May 2026 10:03:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.12 https://basicukulele.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/cropped-troubadour-154645_640-32x32.png , Author at Basic Ukulele https://basicukulele.com/author/audun/ 32 32 How to Choose Your First Ukulele (Complete Beginner Guide) https://basicukulele.com/how-to-choose-your-first-ukulele-complete-beginner-guide/ Mon, 04 May 2026 09:53:38 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=4276 Choosing your first ukulele should be an exciting moment; however, many beginners quickly discover that the process can feel overwhelming. With so many sizes, woods, prices, and brands available, it becomes difficult to know what truly matters. Because of this, many beginners end up buying an instrument that doesn’t fit their needs, doesn’t stay in […]

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]]> Ukulele for Beginners with Basic Ukulele https://basicukulele.com/ukulele-for-beginners-complete-guide/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:28:06 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=4193 Ukulele for Beginners – Start Your Musical Journey with Confidence Your five-part roadmap to strumming, singing, and growing as a player Learn Ukulele for beginners is more than a catchy phrase — it’s your invitation to discover music in a fun, encouraging, and achievable way. Whether you just bought your first uke or you’re returning […]

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]]> Ukulele Beginner Mistakes: 7 Common Errors and How to Avoid Them https://basicukulele.com/ukulele-beginner-mistakes/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 15:53:32 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=4074 Ukulele beginner mistakes are surprisingly common—and totally normal. Whether it’s tuning issues, awkward posture, or rushing through songs, these early missteps can slow your progress and drain your motivation. Fortunately, with the right mindset and a few smart fixes, you can avoid frustration and enjoy the learning journey from day one. At first, these mistakes […]

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]]> Bridge, Saddle and Nut https://basicukulele.com/bridge-saddle-and-nut/ Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:28:24 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=4044 Can the bridge, saddle, and nut really change your ukulele’s sound? You bet they can! These small components may look simple, but they make a big impact on tone, clarity, and sustain. Even the smallest hardware on your uke plays a big role in how it sounds. Let’s break it down… In this post, we […]

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]]> Ukulele Setup and improvements https://basicukulele.com/ukulele-setup/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:43:21 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=3712 Have you a ukulele and feel like it’s not perfect? Well, then you should take a closer look at the instrument. A better setup of the ukulele will optimize playability and intonation. This post is about Ukulele setup, Strap buttons, Pegs, and making a electric/acoustic ukulele with a tuner of your acoustic instrument. Improve your […]

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]]> Ukulele Strings https://basicukulele.com/ukulele-strings/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:29:17 +0000 http://basicukulele.com/?p=1436 What do you know about Ukulele Strings? In fact, there is a jungle out there of different strings with different qualities and characteristics, therefore it can be a bit confusing. Above all regarding ukulele strings. Your desired tuning, and type of instrument, will play a part in which ukulele strings you pick. In addition to […]

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]]> The Rhythm https://basicukulele.com/the-rhythm-ukulele/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 13:10:51 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=3217 Rhythm is essential for ukulele playing. This post will show you how to play different genres with the right rhythms. You will learn the blues, jazz, ragtime, bossa nova, rock, R&B/soul, country, reggae, mambo, salsa, ska and more. You will also learn the rhythms, strumming patterns and chord progressions for each genre. We have searched […]

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]]> Ukulele relatives and variations. https://basicukulele.com/ukulele-relatives-and-ukulele-variations/ Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:32:59 +0000 https://basicukulele.com/?p=2540 Ukulele relatives and variations are instruments that either have different forms or numbers of strings than the standard 4-string Ukuleles, or are similar to Ukuleles in some ways. This post gives you a quick and brief overview of the instruments, the Ukulele relatives and variations. You will also find links in the text to more […]

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