You should have a well made instrument to begin with, and with a little experience you will find that with a few tweaks and some careful use you can make some pretty sweet sounds (and sound cool, too!). You don’t necessarily need a high end uke to have fun with that instrument. I was told […]
Playing guitar is a way to connect with a lot of music, it’s more fun. Playing ukulele is hard but it’s really fun to play. I’ve always found the ukulele to be a lot more enjoyable and a lot more fulfilling than guitar because you can make it more personal with it, and your fingers […]
As of now, it isn’t. For that matter, the instrument is not an easy instrument to learn or master. Even the first time it feels new. Even the first song or chord changes can get you scared. But that’s because a lot of the chords, melodies and rhythms come from the piano, rather than the […]
This is the main question the question itself is trying to answer. Since there are so many different kinds of music players there are no “simplest way” to find just the instrument or technique you’re looking for. So what exactly is it looking for? The first thing you need to do is identify what your […]
If you’ve never tried ukulele before, the first thing that you can do is ask an experienced ukulele teacher for a lesson. If this is your first time, a few lessons can be just fine. If you’ve made mistakes with ukulele you also have the chance to practice your playing by playing a few songs […]
(Click here for full answer) In an attempt to get to grips with the different chords in this country music-based system, some of my fellow ukulele players (including some of our fellow musicians at CMC – www.cmc-ukulele.com) have made their own little versions of this very popular system, all based upon basic ‘rules’ of chords. […]
You’ll hear plenty of complaints about this. First of all, it’s not a guitar, it’s a guitar bridge. The bottom nut of most ukulele models are fitted with a “fuzzy” plastic or aluminum nut, which may or may not have a little gold dust embedded in it. The bottom nut is more flexible than the […]
The ukulele will definitely add to a musician’s repertoire, and is a perfect tool for beginning to intermediate players. If you are starting out, it is advisable to choose a sound that’s not too bright and not too bright that it detracts from the ukulele’s tone. If you’re struggling, go with an ukulele that you’re […]
I can’t say for certain, I mean I have tried. When I play it I just find the chord shapes so easy. It really does feel like being down in the woods or just sitting here in silence trying to keep it together. I actually have a pretty good memory, so I remember what I […]
Or is flute better than harp for many people? Here is short answer to these questions. Let us assume a piano for a moment. What is it made of and how do you make it. It is a simple sheet metal sheet, glued to a brass frame on a steel frame in which are steel […]