Comments on: Buy a Ukulele: What’s Best for a Beginner?

By: Scarlett

Scarlett — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 02:01:56 +0000

Thanks so much! asking for a ukulele 4 christmas and these are helpful tips for my mom

By: Ari

Ari — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 20:18:16 +0000

Thanks for the guide, but I agree with Calem. I’d love more info about differences between soprano and tenor.

By: JoshRas

JoshRas — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:07:01 +0000

@Calem – The difference between a tenor and soprano ukulele is size. The tenor is bigger, and also has a richer tone to it. The soprano is smaller and has a little lighter tone and is easier to haul around with you. The concert uke is in between the two sizes.

By: Corey

Corey — Tue, 31 May 2011 02:23:31 +0000

@ Calem: The major difference between a tenor ukulele and a soprano ukulele is size and sometimes the strings they are strung with. While both styles are strung with G-C-E-A strings (in that order, to get that traditional Hawaiian uke sound Joseph), the tenor uke, (two sizes bigger than the traditional Soprano) is sometimes strung with a low G string instead of the traditional high G, giving the tenor more of a low sound and adding volume to it when played. The soprano uke is a great starter instrument and has a great bright sound to it. the tenor has a more in depth and soulful sound. Look them both up on youtube, a lot of people compare all four and how they sound.

By: Roshan

Roshan — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:26:44 +0000

Dude, thanks a lot. Couldn’t find any good guides online until I stumbled across this, really appreciate it!

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:22:50 +0000

Hi Joseph, I’m currently on the big island and was just told by my Ukulele instructor that the Ukulele is not originally from Hawaii, but from Portugal. It was introduced to the Hawaiians by migrant workers as they celebrated upon their arrival on the islands. Because the Portuguese played the instrument so quickly in more of a picking fashion, one of the Hawaiians said that the player’s fingers looked like jumping fleas, which is how the Ukulele got its name in Hawaiian, as the literal translation of the word Ukulele means jumping flea.

BTW, Its not UkElele, but UkUlele. =) Enjoy learning!

By: Jeff-o

Jeff-o — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 01:55:09 +0000

Wow, very useful! I’ve decided to buy a Lanikai LU-21 as my first uke. Thanks!

By: Susan Gee Rumsey

Susan Gee Rumsey — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:47:06 +0000

I’m also in the market for my first ukulele, so thanks for your advice. Can you tell me if a tenor ukulele is the same thing as a “concert ukulele”?

By: sam

sam — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:03:49 +0000

hia im looking to buy my first ukulele.I would like a tenor ukulele and have £100 to spend i want to get the best quality ukulele i can afford, what would you recomend?

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:01:42 +0000

Hello. Does it worth it to buy a 8 stringed ukulele for a hardworking beginner? And is there a great difference between 4 stringed and 8 stringed ukuleles?
Thank you,
Maria