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The Portuguese cavaquinho is small 4-stringed instrument in the guitar family. A version of the cavaquinho, the machete, is considered the direct precursor to the modern Ukulele. (As a side note, the braguinha, another version of the cavaquinho, is considered the precursor to the machete.) Are you trying to decide between buying a Cavaquinho or …
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So you bought a new expensive ukulele, but now your wondering how to best store it to have it sounding beautifully for years to come? Or maybe your looking for ideas to show-off your new ukulele with a wall-hanger or a stand to display your ukulele on the floor or a shelf? Either way, this …
What do you choose for the top string on your soprano, concert, or tenor Ukulele? Low G vs. High G? Possibly one of the most hotly debated topics in all of Ukuleledom. In this article we will attempt to examine all the possible reasons someone could have for choosing one tuning system over the other. …
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Are smaller ukuleles like soprano and concert too small for you to play comfortably? Do you crave more fret space for your fingers and louder volume? Are you trying to decide between the baritone vs tenor ukulele? Well you’ve come to the right place! Loosen your belt and prepare for The Heavyweight Ukulele Battle of …
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There isn’t a whole lot of difference between soprano and concert ukuleles – only a couple of inches. But those two inches do change how the ukulele feels and how you play it. Advantages of a Concert Ukulele The biggest advantage of the concert ukulele, as far as I’m concerned, is the extra bit of …
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Thinking about buying a ukulele but can’t decide if you want to go with the standard, traditional, “figure eight” regular body shape or the more quirky pineapple shape? Or maybe you’re just curious about the differences between these two styles and how they came about? Either way, buckle up and prepare for The Ultimate Ukulele …
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Now that you’ve decided that the ukulele is right for you, it’s time to buy your first instrument. There are so many ukuleles to choose from, and finding one that fits your needs can be quite the challenge. Hopefully after considering these 8 things, you’ll be better able to make your decision. 1. Price Range …
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Thinking about taking up a new (or your first) instrument? If you’re considering the ukulele, this post is for you. The uke is a great instrument, it’s small, light and portable. It’s less expensive than other, larger instruments. Plus it’s a good instrument to go into or branch out from guitar due to their similar …
The soprano ukulele is the smallest and most common size of ukulele. It is the ukulele that almost everyone starts on. Why is it so popular? And is it the right ukulele for you? Here are some of the advantages of soprano ukuleles. The Soprano Sound I think the biggest appeal of the soprano is …
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