ukelele

[ yoo-kuh-ley-lee; Hawaiian oo-koo-ley-ley ] show ipa. noun. a small, guitarlike musical instrument associated chiefly with Hawaiian music.

Like a guitar, a ukulele is a chordophone (i.e., a stringed instrument) and features a long neck, a hollow body, and a sound hole. In fact, the four-stringed instrument looks like a small version of an acoustic guitar. Generally, ukuleles have a neck and body made from solid wood, with nylon or metal-wound strings.

ukulele in British English or ukelele (ˌjuːkəˈleɪlɪ ) noun. a small four-stringed guitar, esp of Hawaii.

The ukulele is easier to learn than the guitar and other stringed instruments like the mandolin. Its soft nylon strings are gentler on your fingertips and don't create finger pain like guitars do. The small size reduces wrist tension because the notes are reachable without stretching.

Music Benefits the Brain While learning the ukulele, your brain is actively trying something new, which forces it to focus, concentrate, create and problem solve. Plus, during practice, you are continuously dealing with memorizing patterns as well as repetition, which are some of the things that keep the brain nimble.

This tradition continued with the rise of the ukulele, a less costly and smaller (and therefore more feminine) guitar. While both genders played the ukulele, there was an emphasis on its popularity among young female players[6].

Obviously, if certain styles of music are very often played with this instrument, there are others which can also be played with the ukulele, but which are a little less common! Among others, we can cite jazz, soul, blues, country, metal, rock. You can also play electro, reggae, or classical music with your ukulele.

Unique Ukulele Facts

• The ukulele was born in Hawaii, and originally constructed by Portuguese immigrants.
• The first ukulele was made in 1879.
• The word ukulele translates to “jumping flea,” a phrase that Hawaiians said described the motion of a ukulele player's hands when playing.

We conclude that the distinct happy and sweet sound the ukulele makes is due to the presence of higher harmonics which are a result of the shape of the ukulele and its material composition. higher harmonics have a 'bright' sound. The harmonic composition of a tone is related the specific instrument.

Unique Ukulele Facts

• The ukulele was born in Hawaii, and originally constructed by Portuguese immigrants.
• The first ukulele was made in 1879.
• The word ukulele translates to “jumping flea,” a phrase that Hawaiians said described the motion of a ukulele player's hands when playing.

Here are 5 of the most fun and fascinating facts about the ukulele.

• The ukulele traces its roots back to Portugal.
• The strings of the earlier ukuleles are made from animal gut.
• The ukulele almost overtook the guitar multiple times.
• The ukulele has a high “low” string.

With its four string tuning and small size, the ukulele is an enjoyable instrument for beginners to learn. We'll explore instrument care and musical terminology, and learn playing techniques including melody lines, chords and fingerpicking.