In general, it is difficult to show major affects of something like an ukulele on society. However, the ukulele has a defined history and known origin. It was adapted quickly by the Hawaiian Royal Family and became a unique part of their culture. The state song and many other songs written by them are associated with the islands and it is difficult to portray Hawaii without incorporating the sounds of this instrument.

In order to learn to play the ukulele one can visit the 'Ukulele Underground' website where they have a video demonstration. One can also find help from 'ukeschool' and on 'YouTube'.

Not really. The standard ukulele tuning is very different then a guitar. The bass ukulele could be tuned from a bass guitar.

the highest note you can play on a soprano recorder is high b. this is a freakishly high note so be careful not to blow into your recorder really hard while playing this note because you'll pop your Eardrums!

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No, but they are in the same plucked lute category of stringed instruments. Many compare it to a guitar, in that they are very similar in shape and in the method of playing. The ukulele usually has 4 strings and a guitar typically has 6. The ukulele is much smaller.

It will certainly increase the wear on the strings. And the hard plastic will scratch the finish up faster than using fingers. But there typically won't be a problem, but most prefer to play the ukulele without a pick.

The ukulele comes in pretty much any color you would wish. They can be painted in hundreds of colors, though they are often natural wood stained in traditional instrument patterns such as the sunburst.

Play it! This is a very versatile stringed instrument that can be used in any genre of music.
Strum it like a guitar.........most people who play the ukelele sing along too.

Your strings are known as eBGDAE with the little high pitched string being e and the lowest thicker string being E. I like to remember it as " easter Bunny Gets Drunk At Easter " The frets are the lines that go across the neck of the guitar. They are numbered. 1 being near the top, closet to where you tune your guitar. # Place your first finger on the second fret on the A string. # Your middle finger goes on the third fret on the E string. # Your pinky goes on the third fret on the e string. (Optional: You can place your ring finger on the third fret B string)

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.

They could be in any type of band. Train includes an ukulele in their instruments (Hey, Soul Sister).

In the 'Related Links' section, there is a link to a website containing the ukulele chords for 'This is the First Day of my Life' by 'Bright Eyes'.

It would be difficult to say which was harder. But the guitar has 6 strings and a ukulele only 4. That makes the ukulele easier to learn most of the chords on. Depending on the type of music, it may be easier to learn certain songs on the guitar.

I have been unable to determine. The instrument played by Pendleton Ward on a short video looks to be a soprano sized, but could be played on any type of uke.

The musical instrument has been seen with three different spellings:

Ukulele - Usually considered the most correct at this time

Ukelele - Still used by some

Ukalele - this is considered an error prumolgated through numerous music publishers in the early 10's and 20's.

It is definitely an entry level ukulele, one that is often used for beginning classes in schools and groups.

I've seen reviews that say they like it and others that say they don't. If you can hold it and play it before you buy, you can determine whether it will work for you. There are many inexpensive models available, you might be well served to call a store or online place that sells ukuleles of various types and consult with them.

You can. A Tenor ukulele is a bit bigger than a standard ukulele, so it might be harder to get the strings to the correct tuning, but it shouldn't be a problem.

Depends on what quality instrument you wish to purchase. You can buy a tenor ukulele for as little as about $100 and going as high as $5,000 for a custom made instrument. A Fender tenor can be purchased for about $150.

According to Paul McCartney, he plays a Gibson brand Ukulele that was given to him by George Harrison.

Lots of factors involved in determining value. Condition, actual age, the markings on it and the sound are going to factor in. Harmony was a common brand and made for the low end market. I purchased a 1950's Harmony for less than $15. Great sound, but some stenciled painting and it had been varnished.

It is a Hawaiian word. There are two interpretations of what the word means.

One is 'jumping flea' which is either a reference to the flying fingers on the small instrument or the Portuguese man who was dancing about playing it.

The other is 'gift that came' in reference to the arrival from across the ocean and the adaptation by the Hawaiian people.