In this Flight Uke Tip, we will discuss tenor and baritone ukuleles. The tenor ukulele was a natural progression for the instrument—if you’re going to make a concert ukulele, why not make it a little larger? The first tenor…
Ukulele sizes can be confusing for new players. We classify ukuleles by their scale length--the distance between the nut and the saddle of a ukulele. Ultimately, larger scale instruments offer more space between frets than smaller scale instruments. You can…
One of the most helpful ukulele accessories is the ukulele strap. Straps have three benefits. First, they assure that you won’t accidentally drop your ukulele while you’re playing. Second, a strap frees up your playing. You can move your…
BY MATT HICKS What’s this? A ukulele manufacturer giving out remedies to a condition which causes you to buy more ukuleles? Let’s get something straight. You deserve to enjoy the instrument you’ve worked so hard to save up for. You…
We've had a blast hosting Flight Lives with you over the past few months. We're currently working on the next series of Flight Lives with your favourite artists and shops. Please don't hesitate to send us a message on Instagram…
We got interviewed by NAMM! Based in Slovenia, Flight has grown over the last ten years to become an internationally distributed brand. Describing themselves as having a “young and energetic vibe, a distinct style, and an international focus on the…
If you play ukulele, you are familiar with its special sound which is due to its traditional tuning, GCEA. When the G is tuned above the C, this is called “reentrant tuning.” Why is the ukulele tuned this way? The ukulele was…
One of the world’s largest music conventions is the Winter NAMM show in California, where representatives gather from across the globe to see the latest developments in the music industry and to make new connections. Over 115,000 people from 132…
BY MATT HICKS The Long Neck Soprano is an instrument that thinks outside the box. It creates opportunities for advance playing for the beginner and intermediate ukulele player in a unique way. We’re certain the LUS-5 and TUSL are going…
