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- AKA: Ukelele; "Uke"
- Standard ukulele tuning: G C E A
- Design takes its cue from the Portuguese cavaquinho
- The name ukulele roughly translates to "jumping flea"
- Post-World War I popularity in America due to affordability and portability
- Popularized size is the soprano, which is 21 inches long
- Concert ukulele: 23 inches
- Tenor ukulele: 26 inches
- Baritone ukulele: 30 inches
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Ukulele Questions
What is the tuning for the Ukulele? 1 AnswerI think that the 4-string tenor ukulele is probably one of the best instruments that I make. It's also one of my favorites to listen to, so I wanted to spend a... read more
Anyone know where I can buy a ukulele in Baton Rouge, Louisiana? 1 AnswerI would try Zeagler Music http://www.zeaglermusic.com/default.asp 7003 Florida Boulevard - Baton Rouge, LA Phone: (225) 923-0769 If they don't have them in st... read more
Mahalo ukulele guitar; What sort of strings should I use? Is the octave the usual classical guitar one? 2 AnswersIf you have a Soprano uke (measure the scale length from the nut to the bridge saddle, soprano is about 30cm) then the correct string gauges for gCEA tuning are... read more -
Ukulele Lessons
- Learn to play: Ukulele Beatles Fun!



