Where is the ukulele from?

The traditional soprano ukulele is originally from Hawaii. In the 1910s and 1920s there was a ukulele boom in America. During this time the concert and tenor ukuleles were invented by American instrument makers.

How many strings does a ukulele have?

A ukulele has 4 strings! These strings are made from nylon and are very soft on the fingers.

Is the ukulele easy to learn?

The ukulele is very easy to learn with lots of chords requiring only one or two fingers. The hard thing about learning the guitar is that some chords require large stretches. Because the ukulele is so small, you don’t need to do this for ukulele chords.

How much is a good ukulele?

Even £50 will get you a decent quality ukulele if you choose carefully. If you can spend £100, you’ll get a quality instrument that sounds great and stays in tune reliably.

What type of ukulele is best for beginners?

The best type of ukulele for beginners is the soprano. Soprano ukuleles are popular due to their handy size making them great for beginners and children as, smaller hands can play chords more easily on these.

Is ukulele easier than guitar?

Ukuleles are played by strumming chords in a similar way to playing guitar but could be easier, as they have nylon strings that is softer to press down onto with fingers. Overall ukuleles could be easier to learn as they have fewer frets and strings, usually 4 instead of 6, of a standard guitar.

What ukulele brand is best?

There is a range of great brands of Ukuleles, one of the most popular choices would be the Mahalo. Other brands who are usually known for their guitars such as Fender, Ibanez and Alvarez also offer great sounding ukuleles.

Which type of ukulele sounds the best?

Tenor Ukuleles are usually said to have the best sound as this size provides a rich and fuller tone due to its bigger body and longer strings. Performers prefer this size of ukulele for their full dynamic range to be heard and played in front of an audience or part of a group.

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Eastman EU2-S Natural Soprano Ukulele

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£64.99

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Laka VUT95EA Maple Series Electro Tenor Ukulele

£199.00

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