Ukulele Lessons.
About Ukulele
The ukulele is a small, cheerful string instrument known for its bright and playful sound. Similar to the guitar, the ukulele actually has four strings instead of six, and is played by strumming or plucking them. It's easy to carry and fun to learn, the ukulele is a great choice for beginners and can be used to play many different styles of music.
Did you also know about these 5 uncommon ukulele facts?
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The ukulele originated in Hawaii, but its roots are Portuguese. Portuguese immigrants brought small stringed instruments called the machete to Hawaii in the late 1800s.
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“Ukulele” roughly means “jumping flea.” The name is often connected to the quick finger movements used when playing the instrument.
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Ukuleles come in different sizes. The four common types are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone, with larger sizes producing deeper sounds.
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The ukulele was popular with Hawaiian royalty. King Kalākaua helped promote the instrument and included it in Hawaiian cultural performances.
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The ukulele has a unique tuning. Unlike many four-string instruments, its standard tuning is G–C–E–A, with the G string often tuned higher than the C string.