Here is just a brief introduction to show how you can get started. Tony Crimlisk, the original founder of our Ukulele Group (now retired leader), provided the following to get a beginner underway. So, you can just click on this link download these instructions to get going. ‘
PLAYING THE UKULELE has never been more popular. It all started in 1879 with immigrants from Funchal in Portugal going to Hawaii to work in the sugar plantations. They brought with them a small 4-stringed guitar-like instrument called a ‘machete’, which the Hawaiians took to immediately – especially the Royal family. They called it a “ukulele” – pronounced “oo-ku-lay-lay”… Read More »