Ukulele

The chords are: F C Gm A# D#add9 and G7

It is a musical instrument that will play all notes.

The shape is different, but there is no reason a ukulele couldn't have the same shape. The ukulele is normally smaller then a mandolin. The tuning is different as well.

No, modern violin strings are made of materials such as wound aluminum or steel, which have much higher tension than nylon ukulele strings. The instrument isn't designed to handle that much tension, so it would warp and possibly break.

If they spent some time practicing, they would discover that much of the theory and concepts are the same. Translating the chord shapes is pretty easy.

It will depending on what size and style it is, there is no required or specific size it varies according to the maker. My tenor is about 10 inches wide at the widest point, my sopranos tend to be about 8 inches.

The state of Hawaii, in the United States, is the home of the ukulele.

Martins from this time era are quite valuable. The two biggest items will be condition and the model number.

The low end model in really good condition can go for around $400. The higher end models can go for thousands of dollars. They are worth a lot less if there are cracks and warping in the wood.

The ukulele is not designed to have steel strings. The stress required to tune the steel strings may very well damage the instrument. And the resulting sound will not match that of a traditional ukulele.

It will depend on the tuning and size of the instrument. On the baritone size the lowest note is going to be the D string. On the GCEA tuned ukulele, it will be the C string.

Ukulele Tabs web site has it at the link below.

It means arpeggio. It is a musical technique where notes in a chord are played in sequence, one after the other, rather than ringing out as when you do a normal strum. It tends to give a fuller sound and the sustain lasts longer.

There is an arrow on one end of the wavy line, which means you strum in that direction. It does make a big difference! I use the fleshy part of my thumb for those going down and my index finger coming up.

It varies depending on the type of ukulele. The Tenor has a wider range than a concert or a soprano.

These instruments were made in the 1960s for the most part. Condition is important, but that model seems to fit in between the 80, worth about $100 and the 120 which is being offered for $400.

They are both stringed instruments, but look very different.

A lot of it will depend on the make and model. It will also depend on the condition of the instrument. A good instrument can be worth several thousand dollars. Check out some vintage instrument sites to learn more about them.

E, B, Abm, and F#

E (4442)

B (4322)

Abm (1342)

F# (3121)

Harmony ukuleles where made in the US. They name was sold in the 1970s to be used on Asian produced guitars.

In the 'Related Links' section, there is a link to a site which gives you all the chords and picking patterns for 'We are Never Ever Getting Back Together' by Taylor Swift.

I took a close look at one yesterday and the label says they are made in China.

Any guitar or keyboard amplifier should work fine. A bass amp will work also, but you might lose a bit of fidelity or brightness in the upper range, since the bass amp is designed specifically for lower registers.

It can vary based on the materials, types of tuners, strings, pickups and the size of the instrument. Some are really just a few ounces to many pounds.

The key measurement is the length from the nut to the bridge. That determines the length of the string available to vibrate. The link below will take you to a video that shows you how to measure and what lengths are what size.