Some have tuning pegs to the side, like on a guitar, while others have the tuning pegs facing backwards. Some have standard bridges, while others have tie-bar bridges. Baritone ukuleles often have a mixture of wound (metal) and nylon strings, and tenor ukuleles may also have one or two...
There are many ukuleles out there that have been manufactured using cheap materials, such as plastic. By paying more, you can get a ukulele that is made from durable wood or some other sturdy material. In case you’ve decided to learn how to play ukulele, you might as well begin by pu...
The strings of a ukulele are, starting from the one closest to you when holding the instrument: G-C-E-A. Ukulele strings can also be referred to with a number from 1 to 4. In this case, the G string is referred to as the fourth string, the C string as the third string, and so...
Beginner ukulele players tend to have quite a few options to choose from when it comes to learning how to play. There are many ukulele learn-to-play resources available online in the form of articles and videos - even full websites devoted to learning the uke! Teaching yourself using online...
This is the most difficult step when changing ukulele strings. Many people struggle to tie the knot. Here’s how to get it right: • Wrap the short end of the string around the long end (2). • Then wrap the string around itself twice (3 and 4). • Hold the short side again...
G = The fourth string C = The third string (lowest tone) E = The second string A = The first string (and highest-tone string) Unlike the guitar, where strings are in a descending order, the lowest-toned string on a ukulele is actually the third string. ...
In standard reentrant tuning, the pitch of the strings on the ukulele don’t go from lowest to highest. This tuning is part of what makes the ukulele have that bright and charming sound. Reentrant tuning gives you the most even tone because the strings are kept in a smaller range....
Being able to mute strings will allow you to get a great percussive effect that can open up many styles of playing. It seems really simple that muted strings could really add so much to your playing, but you would be surprised. Strum Blocking The ultimate goal of muted strings is strum ...
Each line represents a string on the ukulele. The top line represents the bottom string of the ukulele where the bottom line represents the top string of the ukulele. When you look at a piece of tab, you’ll see numbers scattered across the different “strings” or lines: ...
Ukulele tab with notes Watch out: if we come across a 0, we will pluck the string on which it appears, without pressing any fret. Anyway, we’ll only play the string (or strings) that has a number on. Sequence of notes We will read the tab from left to right, following the order...