PORT TOWNSEND — Let’s face it. The ukulele is adorable. “It’s an endearing instrument; it has this vibe of the carefree and whimsical,” said Stuart Fuchs, the ukulele stuntman among the many ...

As the ukulele has tiptoed from the tulips into the hands of multitudes of musicians, players have learned that the instrument isn’t the only thing that requires fine-tuning. Strumming can make ...