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Sound holes are the openings in the body of the stringed instrument. They allow the sound being created by the reverberations of the strings in the wood or plastic body to be emitted into the air so others can hear them better. Typically there is a single round hole in near the middle, but they can be shaped in various ways. Some makers have been adding small hole on the side, allowing the player to hear the instrument they are playing better. Sometimes there is a 'reverb' device, a metal plate with ornate designs, on the front that bounces the sound and increases the volume.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoIt is the sound hole. While most of them are centered under the strings between the fret board and the bridge, some are made with them offset or more intricate patterns, such as the S shaped ones.
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∙ 12y agoThe sound is created by the sound box increasing the volume of the string vibrations. The sound hole(s) provide a way for the sound to get out of the box and toward the listeners.
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∙ 10y agoIt allows the sound to come out of the body of the instrument. Without it, the instrument would sound muffled and lack in volume and clarity.
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What is an ukulele called in Spanish?
It is still called an ukulele, regardless of where you are in the world.
Does it matter if you have a hole when making an ukulele?
That depends on the type of instrument you are talking about. An electric ukulele used pickups and no sound hole is required. However, an acoustic ukulele is going to need to have holes to provide volume by allowing the sound to project out of the instrument.
Do you strum over the hole on an ukulele?
Not normally. The typical ukulele player is going to strum between the neck and the sound hole. With the instrument sort of 'pinched' between the forearm and side of your body, you'll find that your hand sort of naturally falls in the area.
Can your antique mandolin be shaped like an ukulele?
Perhaps what you have is an 8 string ukulele. Sometimes called a taropatch.
Is eighteen inches too small for an ukulele?
That is a pretty small ukulele. It would be called a sopranino. They have a fret board that is less than 12 inches.
What is an ukulele called in Spanish?
It is still called an ukulele, regardless of where you are in the world.
Does it matter if you have a hole when making an ukulele?
That depends on the type of instrument you are talking about. An electric ukulele used pickups and no sound hole is required. However, an acoustic ukulele is going to need to have holes to provide volume by allowing the sound to project out of the instrument.
What is the long straight part of the ukulele called?
That is the neck of the ukulele and supports the fretboard.
Do you strum over the hole on an ukulele?
Not normally. The typical ukulele player is going to strum between the neck and the sound hole. With the instrument sort of 'pinched' between the forearm and side of your body, you'll find that your hand sort of naturally falls in the area.
Can your antique mandolin be shaped like an ukulele?
Perhaps what you have is an 8 string ukulele. Sometimes called a taropatch.
Where was the ukulele originated from?
The ukulele evolved on the islands of Hawaii from an instrument brought from the Madeira Islands in the Atlantic called the machete.
What is the guitar called played by a Hawaiian?
ukulele idiots
Is there an instrument called a Uke?
Yes. "Uke" is short for "Ukulele" (oo-koo-ley-ley). "Ukulele" is a Hawaiian name for an instrument that is much like a very small guitar. There are different sizes of ukulele.
Is eighteen inches too small for an ukulele?
That is a pretty small ukulele. It would be called a sopranino. They have a fret board that is less than 12 inches.
What is a small haiwain guitar called?
a ukulele (i know, funny spelling!)
What year was the ukulele?
The Ukulele was believed to have been first made in 1880 in Hawaii. A group of Portuguese immigrants landed there in 1879 and had a Portuguese instrument called the machete with them. Several of the wood workers developed the ukulele using local materials.
What is ukulele in french?
its just ukulele
