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∙ 12y agoIt was less invented then evolved from other instruments. The small size made it convenient to carry and to a certain extent easier to make as fewer materials were needed. It used local materials and was an inexpensive way to make music.
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∙ 12y agoIt evolved out of a Portuguese instrument on the Hawaiian Islands.
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∙ 10y agoLike all musical instrument, they are used to make music.
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Who played the ukulele originally?
Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii played it and then the native Hawaiians adopted the instrument.
How do you use the ukulele today?
To make music!
What caused the Ukulele to make sound?
From the string
What material is used to make an ukulele fret?
Ukulele frets are traditionally made of nickel, but can be made of plastic or other metal.
When was the ukulele first used?
The history is well documented. The arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii in the late 1880's was the event that sparked the creation of the ukulele. Based on the native instruments that they brought with them, they made a new type of instrument from the native woods and materials available in the islands.
Who played the ukulele originally?
Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii played it and then the native Hawaiians adopted the instrument.
What make of ukulele does Jimmy Stafford play?
He plays a Martin Tenor ukulele.
Was the ukulele invented by Hawaiians or Portuguese?
The answer is yes! The ukulele was based on an instrument brought by the Portuguese from Madeira called the Broghina or machete. Several of the immigrants were skilled cabinet makers and made instruments using the local materials. When King David of Hawaii starting playing, it spread quickly throughout the islands.
How do you use the ukulele today?
To make music!
What caused the Ukulele to make sound?
From the string
Who makes the ukulele now?
There are many companies that make the ukulele and hundreds of independent luthiers that make custom instruments. Some of the most famous are:KalaLanakaiKamakaCapitalO'HanaFlukeMartinFenderMeleUKBushman
What is ukulele needed for?
No one needs an ukulele. But lots of people like them and enjoy them. They are musical instruments and can make wonderful music.
Where did they make the ukulele?
What we know today as the ukulele originated in Hawaii. Portugese immigrants created them based on their machete instruments about 1879.
What material is used to make an ukulele fret?
Ukulele frets are traditionally made of nickel, but can be made of plastic or other metal.
How does the ukulele make the three notes?
An ukulele has four strings. Each string makes a separate note when plucked without pressing a fret.
Can an ukulele be made of metal?
Yes, an ukulele can be made of metal. There are some that make them from oil cans for a body. Some of the reverberation instruments are even chromed.
When was the ukulele first used?
The history is well documented. The arrival of Portuguese immigrants to Hawaii in the late 1880's was the event that sparked the creation of the ukulele. Based on the native instruments that they brought with them, they made a new type of instrument from the native woods and materials available in the islands.
