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Follow these uke tutorials to learn all about uke with WonderHowTo's collection of free how-to videos and articles, like Play George Formby style banjo uke, Do the shake on the uke, and Play "More than this" by 10000 Maniacs on the uke.

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How to play George Formby style banjo uke

Play George Formby style banjo uke

If you are a beginner, you should find this very useful. Learn how to get started in GF uke style by learning two basic techniques. First ...more

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How to do the shake on the uke

Do the shake on the uke

This is a tutorial on how to do the shake for the banjo uke using Formby's rhythm. You use your index finger to go over all of the ...more

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How to play "More than this" by 10000 Maniacs on the uke

Play "More than this" by 10000 Maniacs on the uke

This is a tutorial video by a beginner and for beginners learning the ...more

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How to play "Plenty more" by Squirrel Nut Zippers on the uke

Play "Plenty more" by Squirrel Nut Zippers on the uke

This is an instructional video for beginning ukulele players on how to ...more

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How to play "Keep the car running" by Arcade Fire on the uke

Play "Keep the car running" by Arcade Fire on the uke

This is an instructional video for and by a beginner ukulele player ...more

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How to do an alternate split stroke on the banjo uke

Do an alternate split stroke on the banjo uke

This video describes how to do a different rhythm to the standard ...more

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How to slow down Formby solos on the banjo uke

Slow down Formby solos on the banjo uke

This is a tutorial that shows you how to easily slow down Formby banjo uke solos so you can copy what he is doing.

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How to play "Take a Walk on the Wildside" on the uke

Play "Take a Walk on the Wildside" on the uke

Play the ukulele strum to "Take a Walk on the Wildside" with help from ...more

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How to play the fan stroke on the banjo uke

Play the fan stroke on the banjo uke

Play the fan stroke on the banjo uke. This is George Formby style.

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How to play "Hapa Haole Hula Girl" in the key of G on the uke

Play "Hapa Haole Hula Girl" in the key of G on the uke

With tips from this video, play "Hapa Haole Hula Girl" in the key of G ...more

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How to play "Hootchy Kootchy Henry from Hawaii" on the uke

Play "Hootchy Kootchy Henry from Hawaii" on the uke

With tips from this video, play "Hootchy Kootchy Henry from Hawaii" on ...more

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How to play "Little Grass Shack" in the key of G on the uke

Play "Little Grass Shack" in the key of G on the uke

Check out this beginner ukulele lesson of "Little Grass Shack" in the ...more

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How to play "On that Old Hawaiian Shore with You" on the uke

Play "On that Old Hawaiian Shore with You" on the uke

Play "On that Old Hawaiian Shore with You" on the ukulele. Start in ...more

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How to play "Tiny Bubbles" in the key of D on the uke

Play "Tiny Bubbles" in the key of D on the uke

With tips from this video, play "Tiny Bubbles" in the key of D on the ...more

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How to hold and tune your ukelele

Hold and tune your ukelele

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and ...more

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How to install a pickup for your ukelele

Install a pickup for your ukelele

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and ...more

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How to use the best ukulele strum in the world

Use the best ukulele strum in the world

Hit a plateau in your ukulele technique? Why not learn the Best Ukulele Strum in the (New) World? This free video ukulele lesson will get ...more

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How to install a strap button on a ukulele

Install a strap button on a ukulele

Had enough of tie-on uke straps? Learn how to install strap buttons onto your ukulele with this how-to. For detailed, step-by-step ...more

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How to buy a ukulele

Buy a ukulele

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and ...more

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How to choose accessories for your ukulele

Choose accessories for your ukulele

The ukulele is a beautiful and unique stringed instrument that is perfect for the traveling musician because it is so portable and ...more

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Ignite Prey and Light Cigarettes With a Laser Burner

Looking for an (explosively) fun Thanksgiving project this week? Something that involves fire and lasers? Check it out. YouTube creator StyroPyro lights ten matches in 9 seconds with a modded laser ...

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DIY Ocular Assault Weapon

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Retro Electronics Papercraft For the Brazil '66 Crowd

Dan McPharlin has created some super-sweet retro electronics papercraft models. Click through to Dan's Flickr page to view the entire collection. Beautiful handmade cardboard models. Previously ...

Cai Guo-Qiang's (Literally) Explosive Art

Attention all WonderHowTo explosive-lovers, here is an artist that just may awe and inspire... China's Cai Guo-Qiang opts for more thrilling materials than traditional paint, clay or plaster, say ...

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