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The small size gives it the high pitch that it has, if it was bigger, the sound would be dropping lower and lower.
Also the small size made it easy to carry around and transport.
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Is eighteen inches too small for an ukulele?
That is a pretty small ukulele. It would be called a sopranino. They have a fret board that is less than 12 inches.
What is the name of the small Hawaiian guitar-like instrument?
That would be the 'Ukulele'. (you-koo-lay-lee) or (oo-koo-leh-leh)
What is a small haiwain guitar called?
a ukulele (i know, funny spelling!)
What family of musical instruments does the ukulele come from?
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.
What is an abbreviation for a small Hawaiian guitar?
The ukulele is most commonly abbreviated as uke.
Is Ukulele a country?
No, it's not a country. The ukulele is a small guitar type of instrument.
How do you play 'So Small' by Carrie Underwood on ukulele?
The link below will give you chords and lyrics for the ukulele.
Is eighteen inches too small for an ukulele?
That is a pretty small ukulele. It would be called a sopranino. They have a fret board that is less than 12 inches.
Is there an instrument called a Uke?
Yes. "Uke" is short for "Ukulele" (oo-koo-ley-ley). "Ukulele" is a Hawaiian name for an instrument that is much like a very small guitar. There are different sizes of ukulele.
What is the name of the small Hawaiian guitar-like instrument?
That would be the 'Ukulele'. (you-koo-lay-lee) or (oo-koo-leh-leh)
What is a small haiwain guitar called?
a ukulele (i know, funny spelling!)
What is an Hawaiian instrument?
Ukulele. It's like a small guitar or banjo.
What family of musical instruments does the ukulele come from?
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.
What does ukulele mean in Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli?
A ukulele is a small guitar like instrument
What is an abbreviation for a small Hawaiian guitar?
The ukulele is most commonly abbreviated as uke.
Are small hands a problem for playing guitar?
Yes, unless you buy a small guitar or want to play the ukulele
Did the ukulele come first or the guitar?
The banjo is older than the ukulele as the banjo was created between the 18th and 19th century by African slaves in the US whereas the ukulele was derived from Hawaii where it is believed Portuguese soldiers at the end of the 19th century introduced this instrument to the locals of Hawaii.
