Because it has strings.
it has strings.
The string family instruments and is the subset of the guitar family or a plucked lute.
String. 4 of them. By the way, most people do not pronounce the name correctly. It is not you-kah-lay-lee. In Hawai'ian, it is oo-koo-LEE-lee.
From the string
The ukulele comes from the guitar family. A ukulele has four strings, which are normally made out of nylon or gut, and is similar to a small guitar. It does have a different, higher pitched sound than the guitar, however.
The 8 stringed ukulele is also known as a taropatch.
The string family instruments and is the subset of the guitar family or a plucked lute.
In the string family is the guitar, electric bass, violin, viola, cello, double bass, banjo, mandolin, Ukulele, and harp.
No, the ukulele is a string instrument. It is a member of the lute family. Some people do 'hit' the body to get a percussion sound to keep time.
String. 4 of them. By the way, most people do not pronounce the name correctly. It is not you-kah-lay-lee. In Hawai'ian, it is oo-koo-LEE-lee.
Ukulele :)
From the string
The ukulele comes from the guitar family. A ukulele has four strings, which are normally made out of nylon or gut, and is similar to a small guitar. It does have a different, higher pitched sound than the guitar, however.
The 8 stringed ukulele is also known as a taropatch.
To tune a ukulele using a piano, you can match the pitch of each ukulele string to the corresponding notes on the piano. The standard tuning for a ukulele is G-C-E-A. Start by tuning the G string to the G note on the piano, then tune the C string to the C note, the E string to the E note, and the A string to the A note. Use a tuner or an app to help you get the strings in tune.
If it is long enough you can re-string the instrument with it.
Perhaps what you have is an 8 string ukulele. Sometimes called a taropatch.
The easiest way to play a C ukulele chord is to place your ring finger on the 4th fret of the bottom string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the top string, and your index finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.