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A collection of tutorials and resources to help you get started on your Twisted Wood instrument. Watch videos, learn techniques, and read blog posts that will guide you on your musical journey!

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Want to know how to properly care for your instrument? Looking for some tabs or chord diagrams? This is your place for all our ukulele, weissenborn and guitar resources.

Twisted Wood Ukuleles Donated
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Twisted Wood Ukulele Donation

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100 Ukuleles Donated to CreArt Edmonton We’re proud to have donated some of our ukuleles to CreArt Edmonton. They are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to... Continue reading
Eric Kane Announcement
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New Artist Announcement

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Twisted Wood Guitars Welcomes Eric Kane We are proud to announce Eric Kane as a new Twisted Wood Artist. Check out Eric’s new releases on... Continue reading
win a twisted wood switchback
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Ukulele Magazine Giveaway

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Win a Twisted Wood Switchback! Head over to Ukulele Magazine for your chance to win a brand new Twisted Wood Switchback Tenor Ukulele, as featured... Continue reading
Carnyx Pickup
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Carnyx Ukulele Pickup System

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New from Twisted Wood The Carnyx is a new ukulele pickup system exclusive to Twisted Wood. It unlocks the unlimited potential of your ukulele, and... Continue reading
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New Ukulele Performance

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Douglas John Cameron plays ‘Love in Vain’ Check out Douglas John Cameron’s awesome rendition of ‘Love in Vain’ performed on a Twisted Wood Koa ukulele!... Continue reading
Palm Mute
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UKULELE TIPS: Learn how to Palm Mute in SECONDS

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A short tutorial, teaching you how to Palm Mute on the Ukulele! Available on our Youtube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok       Continue reading
Koa tonewood
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Selecting a Tonewood

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For your Twisted Wood Instrument There are many factors that influence the tone, timbre, and volume of an instrument! Today, we will focus on Tonewoods.... Continue reading
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Twisted Wood: Inside the Workshop

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A new series of short videos, showing off some of the behind the scenes work we do at Twisted Wood! We’ll post new Workshop videos every... Continue reading
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Believe in Music Week – NAMM 2022

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This week Twisted Wood Guitars is attending NAMM- Believe In Music. A virtual event featuring livestreamed interviews, product news, performances and more! NAMM describes the... Continue reading
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Follow us on TikTok

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…and on all other social media platforms! We regularly upload videos to our Youtube Pictures to our Instagram Posts to our Facebook Tweets to our... Continue reading
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Learn to Play ‘Colorado’ By Milky Chance

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Ukulele Tutorial ‘Colorado’ was released as a single on Milky Chance’s debut compilation album Trip Tape. Learn to play it in this ukulele tutorial! The... Continue reading
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Winter care for your Twisted Wood instrument

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Winter care for your Twisted Wood instrument It’s Winter! The season of snow, skiing and skating is well under way, and as icy temperatures descend... Continue reading
Jake Shimabukuro
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Twisted Wood Guitars- Ukulele Magazine Review

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Ukulele Magazine Reviews the Switchback Our Switchback ukulele was reviewed in the Winter edition of Ukulele magazine! We were honoured to have one of our... Continue reading
How to Play Barre Chords
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How to Play Barre Chords

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Twisted Wood Ukulele Tutorials This week, Alun will teach you 3 barre chord shapes that you can use to play ANY chord! You’ll learn how... Continue reading
Aurora Review
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Twisted Wood Guitars Review

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The Aurora ukulele A ukulele that looks and sounds phenomenal. The Aurora features a body constructed from highly figured koa, a wood that has become... Continue reading
Bryce Wettstein
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New Twisted Wood Artist- Bryce Wettstein

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We are happy to welcome Olympic Skateboarder and Ukulele Songwriter Bryce Wettstein to our roster of Twisted Wood Artists. Bryce is the 2019 National Champion,... Continue reading
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5 more ukulele chords that EVERYONE should know

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A New Ukulele Tutorial From Twisted Wood Guitars In this weeks ukulele tutorial, Alun teaches 5 more chords that every ukulele player should know! You’ll learn to... Continue reading
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The First 5 Ukulele Chords that EVERYONE Should Know

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A New Ukulele Tutorial from Twisted Wood In this tutorial, Alun teaches you the first 5 chords you should learn on the ukulele! You’ll learn... Continue reading
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Can You Find a Golden Ticket?

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It’s our 10th anniversary- and to celebrate, we’ve created 3 GOLDEN TICKETS. If you find one of them, you will win a Ukulele! We’ve placed... Continue reading
The Drifter Guitar
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Introducing: The Drifter by Twisted Wood Guitars

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Introducing: The Drifter Twisted Wood Guitars is proud to announce our newest instrument- The Drifter Guitar   Breaking away from convention, the Drifter embodies a... Continue reading
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Our New eBook

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How to Play Your Twisted Wood Ukulele We’ve just released a brand new eBook for the ukulele! Inside, we have included all the necessary tips... Continue reading
Message from the president
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A Message from the President

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A Message from the President Hi, I’m Tom Wolansky, President and founder of Twisted Wood Guitars. 10 years ago, I started this company in an... Continue reading
Designing the Switchback
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Designing the Switchback

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Designing the Switchback Ukulele Twisted Wood’s President & Owner- Tom Wolansky talks about the design process for the Switchback ukulele. Watch the video below- “With... Continue reading
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Sierra Ukulele Overview

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Sierra Ukulele Overview A beautiful, premium ukulele designed to create an exceptional experience for both the listener and the player. The Sierra is constructed using... Continue reading
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The Kohala Mountain Boys

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The Kohala Mountain Boys   We are happy to welcome The Kohala Mountain Boys to our roster of Twisted Wood Artists. Boots Lupenui and Chadd... Continue reading
Smoke & Ashes
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New Twisted Wood Artist- Smoke & Ashes

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New Twisted Wood Artist- Smoke & Ashes We are happy to welcome Smoke & Ashes to our roster of Twisted Wood Artists. Smoke & Ashes... Continue reading
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SUMMER NAMM 2021 Collection

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SUMMER NAMM 2021 Collection Ember Ukulele This is the Ember, an instrument that will set your creativity ablaze! Built with a solid Mahogany top, this... Continue reading
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Bluford Ukulele Overview

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Bluford Ukulele Overview The Bluford is one of our favourite ukuleles, because it’s a great choice for both beginner and intermediate players looking for a... Continue reading
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Twisted Wood 5 Step Inspection

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Twisted Wood 5 Step Inspection Here at Twisted Wood, it’s very important to us that each and every ukulele, guitar, and weissenborn leaves the workshop... Continue reading
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It’s Arrived – Twisted Wood Newsletter

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It’s Arrived! The very first issue of our Twisted Wood Newsletter In this month’s issue: This will be a place for us to announce products,... Continue reading

TUTORIALS

A series of video lessons for anyone looking to sharpen their musical skills! Learn anything from basic chords and strumming patterns to popular songs!

LOOKING FOR A BOOK TO GET STARTED PLAYING ON THE UKULELE?

A comprehensive guide to teach you everything you need to know about the ukulele. You’ll learn all about the instrument, and develop the fundamental skills to play all of your favourite songs.

EBOOK

Learn to play your Twisted Wood ukulele with this eBook!
We’ve included all the necessary tips and tricks to get you started on the instrument, and all the information you’ll need to continue your ukulele journey.

Inside:

  • A brief history of the ukulele
  • An explanation of the different types of ukulele
  • How to properly care for your instrument
  • How to read chord diagrams
  • Your first 10 chords
  • How to strum the ukulele
  • An introduction to fingerpicking
  • A comprehensive ukulele chord chart

Also Included:

Links to accompanying Youtube videos, which provide visual explanations for some of the techniques!

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BUYING GUIDE - UKULELE

Let us help you navigate the world of purchasing a ukulele!

How to Select a Ukulele:

Choosing the Right Ukulele

Budget & Quality

The correct ukulele should match your quality and budget expectations. Every ukulele Twisted Wood carries, from beginner to pro, has been inspected by our qualified team. No matter which ukulele you purchase from Twisted Wood Guitars, you will be receiving a quality instrument.

 

 Your ukulele selection will be a balance of size and sound.

The four main sizes of ukuleles are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone . Each ukulele size has an impact on sound as well as the playability of the ukulele. A  soprano ukulele will have tighter spaces between the frets than a larger instrument. This can make stretching feel easier, or the frets may be too tight for someone with larger hands. A larger ukulele typically exhibits a warmer tones with more volume than a smaller ukulele.

 

Standard ukulele sizes

 

  • Soprano tuning GCEA: total length 20 3/4″, scale length 13 1/2″
  • Concert tuning GCEA:  total length 22 7/8″, scale length 14 3/4″
  • Tenor tuning GCEA:  total length 26″, scale length 17″
  • Baritone tuning DGBE: total length 29″, scale length 20″

 

SOPRANO

The soprano is the most common ukulele size and produces the most traditional ukulele tone. The soprano has the shortest scale with tighter spacing between frets. The soprano size is common for players just starting out as well as professionals. Players with smaller fingers or hands may benefit from a soprano ukulele. Sopranos will also have a brighter, softer tone with less volume and resonance than the larger sizes.

CONCERT

Concert ukuleles are slightly larger than the soprano. The additional length allows for wider spacing between the frets. The concert size tends to be the most popular size of our ukuleles, as it can feel more comfortable for players with larger hands. Concert sized ukuleles will also produce a warmer tone and more volume than soprano.

 

TENOR

Tenor ukuleles allow for even wider spacing between the frets. The Tenor is a favourite among traditional guitar players and can be even more comfortable for those with larger hands than the concert size. The tenor produces a deeper sound, offering increased projection and more volume than the concert.

 

BARITONE

The baritone provides even wider spacing between the frets.  The baritone is another favourite among traditional guitar players, as it offers the deepest tones with similarities to an acoustic guitar. The tuning of the baritone  is DGBE  (top 4 strings on a guitar) which means the chord shapes resemble that of a traditional guitar.

 

 Will your ukulele be used for on-stage or for recording purposes?

Will you be playing live on stage or doing any recording?  If so, you may want to consider getting an acoustic ukulele with an onboard pickup system. When selecting a TW ukulele with a pickup, you’ll be able to tune your instrument with the onboard tuner as well as plug into any amplifier,PA, or recording interfaces.

If you’re new to ukulele or just learning you can always contact us or any local authorized dealer to have a pickup installed at a later date.

 Climate is an important consideration

As with our acoustic guitars, ukuleles made with solid woods require a little more attention and care. In regards to your climate solid woods can be sensitive to humidity and temperature which can potentially damage the instrument if not properly cared for. Laminates tend to be more resistant to changes in climate.

 

Twisted Wood carries models for every level of musician.  Contact us today!

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Original

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Rock Roots Ukulele

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Aurora

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Pioneer

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Koa Ukulele

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Bluford

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Tyro

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Redford

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Sierra

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Koa 2.0

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Switchback

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Cedar Pro

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