When I was a child I taught myself to play a ukulele. That would have been in about 1960–long before I had a  computer and Youtube to help me. I lived in a rural community, and I ordered my first ukulele from a Sears Roebuck Catalog. Ater the ukulele arrived, I was on my own to learn how to play it. I am saying this to assure you that learning to play a ukulele is a simple task–even a child can do it. Fortunately, however, Today’s would-be ukulele players have the benefit of mastering the skill via online training. That is the concept behind my new program: Ukulele Daily.

As a child, my Sears Roebuck Ukulele seemed to be more than adequate. But for my more mature musical excursions, I elect to play Cordoba Tenor Ukuleles.

I currently own 3 Cordoba  Tenor Ukuleles: The Cordoba TM 15, the Cordoba TM15-e, and the Cordoba TM 20. All of Cordoba Ukes are great, but none of them are as fantastic as my friend’s tenor ukulele, the Cordoba 28T.

The difference in any Cordoba instrument is a matter of the wood used in its construction. The Cordoba 28T is created from Koa, a Hawaiian tree, and the sound of the 28T is rich and flawless–because of that wood.

“The primary difference between the two instruments [the 15TM and the 20TM] is that the Cordoba 20TM features a solid mahogany top, whereas the Cordoba 15TM is built entirely from laminate (layered) mahogany. This construction choice gives the 20TM a warmer, more resonant sound that matures over time, while the 15TM serves as a more budget-friendly, structurally robust alternative.”

“The 20 series ukuleles feature a solid Mahogany top and Mahogany back and sides. The natural dual-herringbone wood pattern rosette and satin finish make this a truly beautiful instrument for both beginners and ukulele enthusiasts alike. Available in soprano (20SM), concert (20CM) tenor (20TM) and baritone (20BM) sizes.”

I currently own 3 Cordoba Tenor Ukuleles: 20TM-20TMCE-15TM

Cordoba TM20
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• Tenor-sized body
• Solid Mahogany top
• Mahogany sides, back, and neck
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Aquila^® New Nylgut^® Tenor 10U strings

Cordoba TM20CE
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“The Córdoba 20TM-CE acoustic-electric ukulele sports a solid Mahogany top with Mahogany back and sides for a rich, warm tone that sounds great when plugged in. This tenor-sized ukulele is hand built in the traditional Portuguese style for a great playing experience and features a soft cutaway for easy upper-fret access. Additional premium features on the 20TM-CE include a wooden herringbone inlay, chrome tuners with pearl buttons and a piezo pickup with 2-band EQ.” Cordoba

• Tenor Cutaway-sized body
• Solid Mahogany top
• Mahogany sides, back, and neck
• Rosewood bridge
• Aquila^® New Nylgut^® Tenor 10U strings

Cordoba TM15
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“Córdoba’s best-selling 15 series ukuleles offer a stylish, easy-to-play, and high-quality instrument at an affordable price. Built with Mahogany top, back, and sides construction, the 15TM provides a rich, bold, and balanced tone. Aesthetic features such as an Abalone rosette and cream binding on both the body and fingerboard set this tenor-sized ukulele apart from other models in its class. Additional features include a sleek satin finish, silver tuners with pearl buttons, and premium Aquila strings. Also available in concert (15CM & 15CM-E) and soprano (15SM) sizes.” Cordova

• Tenor-sized body
• Mahogany top, sides, back, and neck
• Rosewood fingerboard and bridge
• Aquila^® New Nylgut^® Tenor 10U strings