The “first ukulele” and its siblings, sister instruments made in the late 1800s, are incredibly rare. Yacavone and collectors like him say there are just 70 known examples in the world.

Lawmakers here are considering a bill that would dub the ukulele the official state instrument, a designation that seems in some ways like a formal ceremony for a common-law marriage.

Learning an instrument is a remarkable skill to have. As a beginner, consider something like a ukulele or keyboard that offers low prices and is generally more simple to learn than most.

Lakewood Ranch club Aloha Ukulele is made up of approximately 50 active members who gather and bond through music.

The ukulele-the instrument that won the Guinness World Record for being the easiest instrument to play-was chosen by the celebrated sisters as the best instrument for beginners.

The ukulele represents something real, yet unpretentious, it is an underdog instrument and its lack of cockiness makes it alluring to the general public. People see the ukulele and they think, man!

The ukulele, the small, four-stringed instrument traditionally associated with Hawaii, will be the star of two musical festivals in Honolulu this summer.

He is the first ― and still the only ― UH music major to earn a bachelor’s Degree with the ukulele as his instrument. “I was the one setting the example,” he said.

Greater Cleveland seniors are taking up a new instrument -- the ukulele. And you can join in on the fun.