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There is no limit. Any shape you wish! While it is typically the figure 8 shape, pineapples and various triangles are common. Cigar and lunch box shapes are common as well. Other shapes can be used, but the more complex, the harder to make and the less likely to have the proper sound qualities.
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What was the instrument that preceded the ukulele?
The ukulele is based on a small instrument from Portugal called the machete which in turn is a variation of the cavaquinho. They look much like a miniature guitar, but come in many other shapes as well.
How many syllables is in ukulele?
Ukulele has four syllables.
What groups of musicians used the ukulele?
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain uses them exclusively. Many Hawaiian groups concentrate on the ukulele.
Are there pictures of a labeled ukulele?
Certainly, you can find them in most ukulele instruction books and many web sites. If you search for "Ukulele diagram" you will find many examples of labelled ukuleles.
How many syllables are in ukulele?
There are four syllables in ukulele. oo-koo-lay-lay.
Are all ukuleles made the same?
There are many ways of making an ukulele. There are a few standard shapes and sizes, but a wide variety of possibilities. The quality can be a difference in manufacturing, which can make a big difference in sound.
How many notes are in a ukulele chord?
There are four strings on an ukulele. So you would have four notes.
What musical group is the ukulele used in?
The ukulele is a stringed instrument of the plucked lute family. Many groups use the ukulele, Train is one of the current ones.
How is the ukulele shaped?
The ukulele can be shaped in a wide variety of manners. The traditional is shaped like a small guitar, the body is effectively like a peanut or figure 8 that is bigger at the bottom. The pineapple shape is also very popular. There is no limitations on shape as long as the sound qualities can be maintained. And then there is the fret board which is just a long narrow rectangle coming from the top of the ukulele and the headstock on top of that, which can come in many different shapes and sizes.
How many syllables in the word ukulele?
4
What kind of ukulele is on the 'Me and My Uke' by nevershoutnever album cover?
Can't tell from the cover. It may be a custom made instrument, but there are no distinctive markings or shapes to it. It isn't a Fender.
What is the party dance song with ukulele at the beginning?
The ukulele is gaining popularity and shows up in many compositions today. One of the most recent is "Hey Soul Sister" by Train that starts with the ukulele.
