Ukulele Parts
Every ukulele has 6 parts: strings, body, sound hole, frets, neck, and tuning pegs.
Strings-strummed to produce sound
Body- main part of ukulele
Sound hole- hole for sound to come out of the body
Frets- make different notes when held down
Neck- long part with frets and strings
Tuning pegs- turned to tune strings to the right note
Ukulele's have 4 strings: G, C, E, and A. The lower strings are located in the middle and the higher strings are located on the outside.
Strings-strummed to produce sound
Body- main part of ukulele
Sound hole- hole for sound to come out of the body
Frets- make different notes when held down
Neck- long part with frets and strings
Tuning pegs- turned to tune strings to the right note
Ukulele's have 4 strings: G, C, E, and A. The lower strings are located in the middle and the higher strings are located on the outside.
Ukuelele Types
The soprano ukulele has the highest sound. It has the same notes, just octaves higher.
The concert ukulele has a soother sound used to blend in when in a concert setting. It usually has a clearer sound.
The tenor ukulele is bigger and produces a warm tone. It has a normal octave for a pitch.
The baritone ukulele has a lower, louder, and lovely sound. It can sometimes get confused with a guitar because of sound and the size. The baritone is obviously the largest ukulele.
The concert ukulele has a soother sound used to blend in when in a concert setting. It usually has a clearer sound.
The tenor ukulele is bigger and produces a warm tone. It has a normal octave for a pitch.
The baritone ukulele has a lower, louder, and lovely sound. It can sometimes get confused with a guitar because of sound and the size. The baritone is obviously the largest ukulele.
Ukulele Shapes
For the most part, the shape does not change the sound and the tone of the pitch. The most common shape for a ukulele is the Figure 8. The Figure 8 and the Cutaway are normally the easiest to handle.