A blog all about the sun-shiniest instrument to grace our fingers. Links and images of beautifully crafted pieces, videos of masters, Tab of the Day, and more. If you or a friend or that guy who plays on the corner in that park by your house has a video or audio recording playing a ukulele, submit it to be posted and shared with the ukulele community!Tumblr (3.0; @ukuleles)http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lom1p242uv1qb5fduo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7832021851http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7832021851Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:18:33 -0500ukulelechildrenscenichatdressboygirlukulelesuke<p>school work and real work caught up with this ukulele player. But I&#8217;ll make up for it by having a video Tab of the Day tomorrow or Thursday.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7831901726http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7831901726Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:15:10 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lokkn7jGZv1qgwdcjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://ukuleleporn.tumblr.com/post/7795925979">ukuleleporn</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Ukulele seduction, Ramon Navarro, 1928, The Pagan.</p> </blockquote> <p>rrrrrrrrowr</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7813216733http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7813216733Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:56:00 -0500ukulele20shawaiianexoticloveseductionukeukuleles<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loleoyKNLQ1qkfau9o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://thepursuitofbrilliance.tumblr.com/post/7809582938">thepursuitofbrilliance</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Went to visit Duke of Uke today :)</p> </blockquote> <p>I always wondered what the place looks like from the inside oAo</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7813178094http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7813178094Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:55:36 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lolcc3uTpK1qcrpvro1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://cassiemitchele.tumblr.com/post/7807821867">cassiemitchele</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Oh Duke the Uke</p> </blockquote>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7813146500http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7813146500Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:54:00 -0500ukuleleshadessunglassesgreenpaintedparkukeukuleles<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loiozf0E2W1r03290o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A wave scene just seems… fitting. I wonder if my prof will allow painting a ukulele as a legitimate 2D design project.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7781102040http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7781102040Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:07:05 -0500ukulelepaintwavesdeviantartwhiteblueukulelesukes<a href="http://ukulelehunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/KnittingSong.pdf">Tab of the Day - "The Knitting Song", by Sophie Madeleine</a>: <p>A .pdf, so be aware. I know this is technically not tablature, just some chords, but come on… the knitting song! It had to be done.</p> <p>This is an incredibly easy song, but ridiculously fun. Play it for that special someone, so they know you care.</p> <p>Once again, credit goes to ukulelehunt.com for the chords!</p> <p>If you have any questions regarding how a song is played, or really just any questions regarding ukuleles, hit me up using that shiny as brass ask button at the top of the blog!</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7777330859http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7777330859Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:27:05 -0500ukulelesophie madeleinetabknitting songknittingsongukeukulelestab of the day<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LophiN77OLE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Cigar box ukuleles are pretty much the down and dirty cousin of your typical uke. The name comes from when they were literally made from cigar boxes. Nowadays, unless you’re a hobo or smoke lots of cigars and are wondering what to do with the empty boxes, they are not actually made from cigar boxes. The sound is unique to the shape, however. The thing that looks kind of like a lap guitar is called a diddley bow.</p> <p>“Crossroad blues”, by Robert Johnson.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7770027563http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7770027563Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:07:06 -0500ukulelerobert johnsondiddleybowbluesukeukulelescrossroad<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SfyOak1pRlI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><img src="http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/2/0/0/109/b/AAAAAuYzd7gAAAAAAQm37w.jpg" align="text-top" height="185" width="185"/></p> <p>You know you want one of these badasses. But why are there no videos of players using a slide? It would probably sound 12324203842x better.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7763838236http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7763838236Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:06:05 -0500ukuleleresonatorsteelbluegrassyoutubeukeukuleles<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loiolkQy971r03290o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is absolutely amazing O: I am determined to paint my ukes now.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7754863612http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7754863612Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:56:07 -0500ukulelechameleonartpaintdeviantartukeukuleles<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_log0px3zy71qmkbveo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://h0ref.tumblr.com/post/7697929232">h0ref</a></p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7754061596http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7754061596Mon, 18 Jul 2011 01:22:01 -0500ukulelewatermelontightsdrumbongomisfitshipsterscarfukulelesjamming<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/aroRgkD3VHY?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>What’s that? It’s bloody hot out? Well, go knit yourself a sweater.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7750142550http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7750142550Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:12:26 -0500sophie madeleineukulelelovelifeukulelesukeknittingknitting song<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loifdgpmUn1r03290o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If you haven’t gotten this album yet, it’s worth a listen. My first impression was: it’s weird as fuck. Like, Leonard Cohen weird. But still really good. It’s hard to find original songs that focus on the ukulele, not to mention a WHOLE ALBUM.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7748859004http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7748859004Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:36:00 -0500eddie vedderukuleleukulele songsukeukulelesalbum<p><pre>This is all the tab I had the energy to write out. It's a simple enough song, but sexy and catchy. <br/>The rest of the song follows this pattern and you should be able to catch on. <br/><br/><span></span> A <span></span> F#m On the rooftop thinkin' it's about to pour <span></span> D <span></span> E People run for shelter, tryin' to get out that storm <span></span> A But I got you with me, the sun behind me <span></span> F#m <span></span> D <span></span>E So what are we leavin' for? Let's stay. Let's get carried away <span> </span> C# <span></span> F#m Your eyes are beggin' me to touch you there <span></span> Bm <span></span> E<br/> Could be a thousand people watchin' but we don't care<br/><br/><br/><span></span> A <span></span> E F#m <span></span> <span></span> D <span> </span> A <span></span>E <span></span> F#m <span></span> D But look at you tonight, so beautiful under these neon lights, yeah <span></span>A <span></span> C# <span></span>F#m <span></span> D <span></span> Bm <span></span> D <span></span>E Who needs lovers' lane? Right up on this rooftop, let's make love in the summer rain <span></span><br/><br/></pre></p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7737229020http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7737229020Sun, 17 Jul 2011 17:06:05 -0500ukuleleukeMatthew MorrisonSummer raintab<p><a href="http://daylove-laydown.tumblr.com/post/7727479362">daylove-laydown</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I just realized when I watching the Princess and the Frog that Prince Naveen really looks like Blaine! not particularly in this picture of Naveen, but they both are holding a ukulele, I mean c’mon! how perfect?</p> <p> I love them both so much. and they both have their heartthrobs adoring their dapperness on the side there xD</p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_logniin0J61qgc0ys.png"/></p> <p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lognixqVzQ1qgc0ys.png"/></p> <p>I was already aware of Naveen&#8217;s ukulele sexiness, but now I know I&#8217;ll have to watch more Glee</p> </blockquote>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7728868752http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7728868752Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:47:31 -0500disneyukuleleblainegleekurtuke<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lk8p54cAnv1qbfdx3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>They come in apple-shape too! OAO</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7728828344http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7728828344Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:46:11 -0500ukuleleappleetsyukeukuleles<iframe width="400" height="299" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LpsYIheRHrA?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>two-chord song. Colbie reminds us just how important rhythm can be.</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7713244224http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7713244224Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:42:00 -0500ukulelecolbie caillattied downukeukuleles<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_llm6ckw98h1qbw8tio1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7710722286http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7710722286Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:26:16 -0500ukulelesukestoredukeukulele<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm8ogfijsH1qj6p34o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ukuleles that look like fruit are the best. <3</p>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7710553744http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7710553744Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:21:19 -0500ukulelewatermelonukeukulelespineapple<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/w58uc6NjvmQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7710213603http://ukuleles.tumblr.com/post/7710213603Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:11:15 -0500ukulelescrubs