The Best Ukulele Cover Versions in the Universe
The world contains several little-known yet amazing ukulele cover songs. This is my collection of awesome ukulele videos for you to enjoy.
Photo: Rowdy Rider
"The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" by Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Awesome!
Ukulele Orchestra of GB - The Good the Bad the Ugly
Runtime: 5:01
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Ukuleles on Wikipedia
The ukulele (, from ), variantly spelled ukelele (particularly in the UK), or alternatively abbreviated uke, is a chordophone classified as a plucked lute; it is a subset of the guitar family of instruments, generally with four strings or four courses of strings.Erich M. von Hornbostel & Curt Sachs, "Classification of Musical Instruments: Translated from the Original German by Anthony Baines and Klaus P. Wachsmann." The Galpin Society Journal 14, 1961: 3-29.
The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of small guitar-like instruments brought to the islands by the Portuguese. It gained great popularity elsewhere in the United States during the early 20th century, and from there spread internationally.
Tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles come in four sizes, Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone.
A great ukulele photo
Photo credit: "banjo d" at http://www.flickr.com/photos/dblue/107705750/
Bohemian Rhapsody on Ukulele
Queen would be proud
"While Guitar Gently Weeps" Cover
This guy is a ukulele genius
Jake Shimabukuro plays "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Runtime: 4:32
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Jake Shimabukuro MP3 Music on Amazon
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Amazon Price: $0.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
My Life
Amazon Price: $5.94 (as of 10/08/2008)
More Cover Songs by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The Ukulele Orchestra are a group of renegade ukulele players and singers. What started out as one gig in the mid-1980s quickly turned into a national and even international sensation. If you like some of their songs below, check out their MP3s available for download on their site.
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Hey Ya - Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
Runtime: 4:16
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Photos of the Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra
It looks like they are having a great time jamming at the library
Julia Nunes' Ukulele Covers
"Run" by Clara Belle on Ukulele
#2 Clara Belle (& Ukulele) - "Run" original song
Runtime: 2:33
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Super Mario on Ukulele
Your opinion is requested
Britney Spears' "Toxic" on Ukulele
Much better than the original
Learn to Play Ukulele
Highly ranked instructional guides on Amazon
The Complete Ukulele Course taught by Ralph Shaw
Amazon Price: $26.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
Essential Strums for the Ukulele
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
Mozart should have played this instrument
An Affordable Beginner's Ukulele
First Act Discovery FG404 Soprano Ukulele
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 10/08/2008)
Your Feedback
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PleasantValley
Thanks Kim! I had no idea that ukuleles were taken seriously by professional composers. Now I want to find out if it's better to learn to play a uke before learning guitar. Posted July 13, 2008 |
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KimGiancaterino
We actually have a ukulele at our house! My husband is a composer and uses it for certain things. Great lens idea. Squid Angel Blessed. Posted July 12, 2008 |
