FretFree has developed a device that makes playing the ukulele accessible for all. Many new ukulele players and those with certain disabilities have difficulty fretting, or pressing down various ...

The magic happened when they played their first chord, in the key of C. “I did it! I did it! I made a sound all by myself!” said Micah Yoder, 14, of East Earl, eyes shining behind his glasses.

However, the ukulele can be used on a variety of music, and YouTube is full of examples and tutorials for ska, punk, jazz, and bands such as The Killers, and Blink 182.

(Image credit: Kala) For most players, a concert style uke, like the Kala KA-C, is a much more versatile instrument that's easier for average-size hands to play. The KA-C is 24 inches in length and ...