World Play Your Ukulele Day
Every year on February 2nd, World Play Your Ukulele Day encourages music enthusiasts to take out their four-stringed guitar and strum away. It's also a day to get people interested in the ukulele.
The ukulele is a member of the guitar family of instruments. Although the guitar has six strings, the ukulele only has four. Ukuleles are much smaller than guitars, and guitars are much smaller than guitars. People with smaller hands choose the ukulele over the guitar because it is easier to play this instrument. The ukulele is also a useful tool for children due to its smaller size.
G, C, E, and A. The ukulele's four notes are G, C, E, and A. The word ukulele is a Hawaiian term that means "jumping flea." It became well-known because when properly played, it seems that the fingers are bouncing around on the strings like a flea. Despite having a Hawaiian name, the instrument was actually brought to the island by Portuguese immigrants.
In the early 20th century, the ukulele was brought to the mainland. It became a common instrument for 1920s jazz music. The "uke," as it is often referred to, also has roots in country music history. Jimmie Rodgers and Ernest Vance both played the instrument with a natural flair. In pop and rock music, the ukulele has also found its place. During their appearances, Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder, and George Harrison have all played the ukulele.
How to celebrate #worldplayyourukuleleday
"Bring the world together, four strings at a time," people around the world commemorate the day under the slogan, "bring the world together, one string at a time." Ukulele players do this by coming together for concerts, music festivals, and workshops. Today is the perfect time to buy a ukulele. If you've been considering buying one, this is the time to do it.
Other ways to participate: Here are some other ways to participate:
- Watch videos showcasing music performed on the ukulele
- Make it a goal to learn how to play the ukulele
- Learn about famous ukulele players, including Israel Kamakawo'ole, Jesse Kaleihia, James Hill, Tiny Tim, and the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
- "Hey Jude," "Sunday Morning," "Can't Help Falling in Love," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" are among ukulele cover songs including "Hey Jude," "Sunday Morning," "Can't Help Falling in Love," and "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
#WorldPlayYourUkuleleDay is a hashtag on social media. Share this day on social media with #WorldPlayYourUkuleleDay.
Your ukulele day celebrations are a part of history in the United Kingdom
In 2011, World Play Your Ukulele Day founder Mike Lynch, also known as "Ukulele Mike," established World Play Your Ukulele Day. Lynch was not only a school teacher who taught people how to play the ukulele online, but also taught people how to play the ukulele. He considered the ukulele to be the true instrument of peace. On January 2, 2018, Ukulele Mike died on January 2, 2018. Through World Play Your Ukulele Day, His memory lives on.
