What kind instrument is an ukulele?

Answer 1

An Ukulele is a small four-stringed instrument, similar to a guitar. The ukulele is popular in Hawaii. The word 'ukulele' itself is Hawaiian. It translates to 'jumping flea'. If you have an opportunity to watch a band play in Hawaii, watch for the mini-guitar that is the ukulele! Whenever you see someone dancing the Hula, there will be a ukulele playing the music they are swaying to. You can also see the ukulele in some modern music, such as Train's rendition of "Hey, Soul Sister" or "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz.

The ukulele is considerably easier to play than the guitar, because it has only four strings. Also, the ukulele has softer strings that did not cut into the fingertips, the way guitar strings do. Having these different strings gives the ukulele a completely different sound than the guitar. While the guitar has a metallic sound, the ukulele sounds warmer and is more suitable for the island music it plays.

If you read guitar music, you will have no problem reading the music for a ukulele. It looks just like the music for a guitar, except it is written with the four dots instead of the six! Chords are instantly recognizable.

I recommend learning the ukulele if you are looking for an easy way to play and learn the guitar. The uke is interchangeable with the guitar, but is far easier than the guitar! The instrument is cheaper to buy, too.

Answer 2

A banjo ukulele is a small banjo type body strung like an ukulele. It became popular in the 20's and 30's as being louder than a uke and carrying better in the music halls in the days before microphones. They are tuned like an ukulele and are played the same way. The link below shows a banjo ukulele being played.

Probably the most famous person to play the banjo ukulele is George Formby, a very popular movie actor in Great Britain.

Answer 3

It's basically a small Hawaiian guitar with four strings.

Ukulele is a member of the guitar family of instruments; it generally employs four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings. Ukulele sounds like a banjo.

Answer 4

Ukulele. It is a word that has been brought into the English language without changing.

Answer 5

The ukulele is classified as a string instrument.

Answer 6

The ukulele is classified as a plucked lute in the string instruments.

Answer 7

It makes music and music is great.