On the cover: The Ukulele Arrives! - 140 years ago three cabinetmakers from the small Portuguese island of Madeira arrived in Hawaii and changed everything by creating the ukulele. Jim Tranquada paints a picture of the early years after their arrival as they settled Hawaii and created the ukulele. Plus: Start Playing Ukulele Now! is this issue’s special focus, from holding and tuning your uke to playing your first songs; Peter Rowan's Aloha; Peter Luongo is now using his Max Uke program to focus on music for adults; Cathy Fink on adding focus to any rehearsal; 4 songs: Three Little Birds by Bob Marley, My Blue Hula Girl by Peter Rowan, Aura Lee (the basis for the melody of Love Me Tender) arranged by Byron Yasui for ukulele trio, Woodpile Waltz a baritone piece by Aaron Keim; reviews of Farida vintage-style ukes, 3 new Ohana ukes with unique voices, more. 82 pp.