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Ukulele

This small 4-stringed instrument originated in Hawaii and was based on Portuguese instruments. The instrument has seen a recent resurgence in popularity as more mainstream musicians have incorporated it into their repertoire.

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In Rob Schneider's 50 First Dates what is the ukulele song that Ula plays?

"Ula's Luau Song" which was written by Rob Schneider and Adam Sandler.

Is an ukulele for old people?

No. The ukulele is for anyone to play not just old people.

Taylor Swift is not old.

Jason Mraz is not old.

Jake Shimabukuro is not old.

Julia Nunes is not old.

What is the most known ukulele orchestra?

The oldest and the most famous would be the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. There are others that have developed over the years including the Langley Ukulele Orchestra and the United Kingdom Ukulele Orchestra.

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 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 the song that goes that starts out with a bunch of high pitch guys going ouuuu oouu ouu and there's like an ukulele playing in the background?

What you are probably referring to is Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's medley of Somewhere Over the Rainbow and It's a Wonderful World. He was a well-known Hawai'ian singer/songwriter and his version of "Somewhere over the Rainbow" is used in many movies and commercials, even though he passed away many years ago.

Can your antique mandolin be shaped like an ukulele?

Perhaps what you have is an 8 string ukulele. Sometimes called a taropatch.

Is it harder to tune an ukulele by pitch pipe or tuner?

It depends on the individual and whether they are a visual or audio person. I think it is harder to do it with a pitch pipe. But part of it will depend on your 'ear' and how good it is musically.

What kind of ukulele should I get if I want to start off?

There are many entry level ukuleles, but you want to make sure that you get one that is made properly and that it isn't a toy. I would suggest visiting a couple of ukulele web sites that have forums and check the threads there, most have many posts on this topic and there are people that are more than happy to give you opinions on specific models and types.

Do you play the ukulele and the banjo ukulele the same way?

Pretty much it is the same way. If the instrument is strung the same way (mine is) you get the same chords and notes from the same string fret combinations. The banjolele tends to be louder. Many use a different strumming technique then they would on a standard ukulele.

What is the note D on an ukulele?

That will depend a great deal on the tuning of the Ukulele. And there are a number of D's on the Uke. The 1st string 5th fret should give a D on the standard tuned Uke.

What songs can you learn to play on a leolani ukulele?

Any song you want! The ukulele can play pretty much any song you want. The brand really doesn't matter.

How do you tune an 8 string ukulele?

It still has the basic 'Your Dog Has Fleas' G, C, E, A tuning, only each of the strings now has a match. The second "G" string is going to be tuned an octave up or down. The second "C" string is also an octave up or down. The second "E" and "A" strings are tuned the same as the other ones. The string line up will be like this G, G', C, C', E, E, A, A.

Is the ukulele chords the same flute chords?

A chord is a chord and is made up of the same notes regardless of what instrument you are playing it on.

How many hertz per string for a baritone ukulele?

D3 146.8 Hz

G3 196.0 Hz

B3 246.9 Hz

E4 329.6 Hz

How do you tell if an ukulele is soprano concert tenor or baritone size?

The way to tell the difference is to measure the distance between the nut and the bridge. The video below gives you the specifics and how to measure.

Is there a 5 stringed ukulele?

No, it comes in 4, 6 and 8 stringed variations, but not a 5 string.

Since I provided the above answer, I have seen a 5 string ukulele! The musician had a custom made uke that had two top strings, one tuned to a high G and the other the a low G.

How do you set up a banjo ukelele?

Setting up a banjo ukulele is easy. All you have to do is string the banjo and tighten the strings in place.

How do you press the ukulele chords with four fingers so it will make no sound?

If you mean "Chord Zed," the "Z chord" or "the scrub", the key is you don't press. Rest your fingers gently on the string to dampen the vibration. You don't want the strings to touch the frets at all.

Why are ukulele tabs blocked in your country?

There are copyright laws. Depending on the songs the tabs are legal to post in some countries and not legal in others.