Ukulele is a guitar that has a more compact size. This musical instrument was originally distributed among the peoples of the Pacific Islands. Now it's a popular and common kind of guitar that has 4 strings.
Historical background The history of this musical instrument begins in the 19th century. According to legend, four Portuguese invented it, who were able to swim across the ocean and settle on a remote island in the central part of the Pacific Ocean. With them, they captured two varieties of guitars: the Raja and the Madeira variety of kavaquino. Combining them, they turned out a fragile guitar ukulele, which eventually became popular not only in Hawaii, but also in many countries of the world.
Types and differences If you look at the tool, you can replace that there are several varieties that differ in size. There are 4 standard ukulele:.
Soprano. Classic Edition. Has 20 inches in length.
Concert. This version is distinguished by a greater depth and loudness of sound. Has 23 inches in length.
Tenor. Even greater variety than the previous ones. Length is 26 inches. It is distinguished by a great variety of possible sounds.
Baritone. The largest version of the known. A distinctive feature is another configuration option (GCEA). Length is 30 inches.
For beginners, soprano, concert and tenor models. They not only differ in smaller sizes, but also are portable. In addition, it is worth noting their greater volume, better intonation, as well as a greater number of basses.
Baritone is more suitable for advanced players, because it has differences in the system.
Recommendations for choice If you want to buy ukulele, pay attention to the following points:.
The tree that was used to make the case. The most common option is acacia koa, mahogany.
Electronics.
You can buy both acoustic and electro-acoustic models. The latter sound much better with the connection, than without it at all.
Customize.
Low or high 4 strings. The peculiarity of ukulele lies in the fact that in the usual system, the fourth string is tuned to a fifth higher than the previous one. Also, an alternative is known where the last string is lower than the third one.
Manufacturer. The most famous are Kala, Lanikai, Ohana, Cordoba and others..