Ukulele
This small 4-stringed instrument originated in Hawaii and was based on Portuguese instruments. The instrument has seen a recent resurgence in popularity as more mainstream musicians have incorporated it into their repertoire.
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Aggie80Depends on the manufacturer, condition and what comes with it. I've seen some go for upwards of $200 on ebay and others with...
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Most uke strings are already made of nylon. If you try and use nylon guitar strings of the same note for the ukulele, they will...
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The same way you play chords on any stringed instrument. You hold the strings down against the frets with your fingers. The...
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The D chord is created by barring the top three strings at the second fret. The tab would look like this: 0000 XXX0 0000 0000
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Ceslieanne "Wehi" was born in 1983.
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No reason you couldn't, as long as they come in the right lengths and the right notes. Strings are usually available in white,...
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I'm Yours by Jason MrasYou and I-Ingrid MichaelsonFive Years Time- Noah And The WhaleBreakdown-Jack JohnsonSomewhere Over The...
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It will have the basic G, C, E, A tuning, with the two additional strings. These are paired with the C and A strings. The second...
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Wade Johnston is a musician who plays the ukulele. His big break was the success of his YouTube videos. He was part of the...
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The link below will provide the words and tabs for Ukulele.
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As well as there being hundreds of individual models of ukulele on the market (all of which differ to some degree), no they are...
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Not normally. The typical ukulele player is going to strum between the neck and the sound hole. With the instrument sort of...
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A ukulele is a small four-stringed guitar. The ukulele is popular in Hawaii. If you have an opportunity to watch a band play in...
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The link below will take you to a page with the tabs. You may have to join the web site to see the whole page.
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It depends a great deal on the genre of music you want to play. Some classic favorites that are often played on the ukulele: ...
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It would be difficult to say which was harder. But the guitar has 6 strings and a ukulele only 4. That makes the ukulele easier...
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With a great deal of practice! You can obtain the tabs for one version at Chordie and another good one from Dominator.
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That depends on how serious you want to get with it. The cost is going to be the deciding factor in most cases. The more you are...
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Here is a possible answer (in key of C)[Sorry about the underlines, but I don't know how to get a fixed width font and preserve...
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You can. A Tenor ukulele is a bit bigger than a standard ukulele, so it might be harder to get the strings to the correct tuning,...
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He did play, his mom, Julia, taught him before he started playing the guitar. But if you remember that George Harrison (and...
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No, they do not require a truss rod. Some of the Banjoleles have them installed, but they aren't required.
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It could very well be the tuning pegs. It could also be the strings. At the end of your tuning pegs there should be screw heads....
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Each person does it a bit differently, but in general the ukulele is held high on the chest with the right arm being almost...
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Arthur Godfrey was famous for playing the ukulele.
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His highest weight was 757 pounds, but at the time of his death he was less than that.
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Soprano Ukulele.
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The link below takes you to a site that has the tabs you are looking for.
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The Ukulele Girl is Kate Micucci. She is half of the duo Garfunkle & Oates that has a lot of videos on YouTube that are...
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No, the primary reason is that a mandolin has wire/steel strings, an ukulele uses gut or nylon. The tension required for a steel...
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It means arpeggio. It is a musical technique where notes in a chord are played in sequence, one after the other, rather than...
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That depends on how many frets it has and how it is tuned. The higher the number of frets, the higher note that can be played....
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The 8 stringed ukulele is also known as a taropatch.
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It has a much smaller body, it is much higher pitched, it has only four strings, and it is tuned differently.
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The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of a small guitar-like instrument called a machete or...
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It is a Hawaiian word. There are two interpretations of what the word means. One is 'jumping flea' which is either a reference...
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It depends on whether you order a standard mass produced model or a custom made one. In most cases the ukulele will be shipped...
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Simply hit-down-ht-down over and over, with the chord sequence C, G, Am, F.
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1. Hold the ukulele underneath your right arm. 2. Curl your left hand underneath the neck of the ukulele, and place the ring...
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The first ukuleles were made in Hawaii. They were made by Portuguese immigrants as early as 1879. They were based on similar...
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Ukuleles are versatile instruments that can be made from many materials. It can be made from just about any type of wood, solid...
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The most common version of the song is played and sung by the late Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, also known as Bruhhda IZ, who died in...
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He was 6' 2". At one point he weighted 770 pounds.
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The 6 string has doubled first and third strings tuned in octaves. Tuning 6 String: G CC E AA - adding an octave higher
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The Ukulele song is listed in the credits of the film as "Boab Lullaby". Although it is not its own song on the soundtrack, it is...
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See the link below.
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You could set up the strings to play a standard ukulele with either hand. In order to mirror image the uke, you would have to...
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To purchase a Koaloha Sceptre tenor ukulele would cost about $1,000. The autographs, while interesting, are not rare, might add a...
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The strings on a normal ukulele are tuned GCEA going top to bottom. If you have a piano or a G tuning fork, use it to play the...
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Both are 4 string instruments originating in Hawaii. The baritone is larger than a soprano or concert and even the tenor ukulele....
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See the link below. Mahalo
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It will certainly increase the wear on the strings. But there typically won't be a problem, but most prefer to play the ukulele...
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The names of the chords are the same. There are fewer stings, so there are fewer strings to be pressed down. There are some sites...
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The 'ukulele' is generally traced to 1879 with the arrival of Portuguese laborers from the island of Madeira. They brought with...
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Guitar Piano Ukulele Banjo
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There are many different types and combinations can lead to lots of variation: There are four primary sizes: Standard aka...
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It is the Ukulele.
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I've looked at some pictures and the Baritone size has 21.The Mahalo UTL1E/BK Telecaster Ukulele has 19 frets on it.
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Ukulele Tabs web site has it at the link below.
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There are dozens of sites with lots of choices in music. Ukulele Underground, Ukulele Hunt and Chordie are all sites with lots of...
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The string notes are going to depend upon what size Ukulele you purchase. Soprano - g'c'e'a' or a'd'f#'b' Concert - g'c'e'a' or...
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The ukulele was created in the early 1880's in Hawaii. It was made by craftsman from Portugal after the instrument they brought...
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One pattern I've seen used is: D - D U D U D U | D - D U D U D U
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A shipload of immigrants from Madeira, an island that is part of Spain arrived to work in the sugar cane fields. They were so...
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Do you mean a C diminished 7th chord? If so, visit the page in the related links section for a few voicings.
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The Tahitian Ukulele is considered to have been based on the Hawaiian ukulele.
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The ukulele was created on Hawaii based on Portugese instruments brought there in 1879.
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Generally speaking, ukuleles are very low-cost instruments. A low-end ukulele might cost $20 to $25 dollars, typically sold in...
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It is played pretty much the same as the other stringed instruments. It can be picked or strummed or a combination. It can be...
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The instrument that the ukulele was based on was brought to Hawaii in 1879. Within a year or so it evolved into the ukulele as...
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Jake Shimabukuro Iz Kakawiwo'ole James Hill Paul McCartney George Harrison Jason Mraz George Formby Taylor Swift Tiny Tim...
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That is a tough question and one that has not been formalized anywhere. Here are a listing of some the terms that are used: ...
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Typically they just double up the 4 strings, G'CEA. In some versions the G string will have one high and one low.
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Mahalo makes a series of entry level ukuleles that are inexpensive. They are a good starting place for someone that is not sure...
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George Harrison liked the Kamaka ukuleles. He played the concert size as well as the the tenor, both a 6-string and 8-string. ...
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The parts of the ukulele are the head, nut, tuning pegs, neck, fret board, body, sound hole, bridge, saddle, fretboard, fret...
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The actor William H Macy is a ukulele player. He has been seen on several television programs with his ukulele. I also saw him in...
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He died of weight-related respiratory illness in 1997 at the age of 38. He suffered from morbid obesity. It sounds really sad...
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The ukulele makes sound like other stringed instruments. The strings are pulled tight and they vibrate when picked. The...
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A basic knowledge of instrument building is required. You need a sound box, bridge, fret board, tuners, neck, head, nut and...
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There are two possibilities:Jumping FleaIt is Hawaiian. It means "the gift that came here" - it is the name they gave the small...
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The string family instruments and is the subset of the guitar family or a plucked lute.
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You are probably hearing the late great Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. His version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and It's a Wonderful...
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The 'a' versus 'an' rule is based on the sound the word starts with. In this case the correct answer depends entirely on how you...
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It will fully depend on the type of Bushman, the size and the features that you want. The least expensive model looks to go for...
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What you are probably referring to is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's version. He was a well-known Hawai'ian singer/songwriter and his...
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There is an expert on Flea Market Music that answers questions on value. I've put the link below to the inquiry form.
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The ukulele has fewer strings, so it is easier to play. The smaller size is a bit easier for most people as well. Once you learn...
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highly unlikely since the uke plays in such a different octave then the tuba (low)
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Certainly, to use a chromatic tuner, you just have to know the notes you need. For most ukuleles that will be GCDE with the C...
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Depends on what quality instrument you wish to purchase. You can buy a tenor ukulele for as little as about $100 and going as...
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Wikipedia has a list, it is linked below.
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The biggest two choices are what size do you want and how much you are willing to spend. The Ukulele has four sizes: Standard...
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There are typically 4 strings on the ukulele. One popular tuning is GCEA. Once tuned, place your ring finger on the bottom string...
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