The instrument has some of the easiest chord shapes to play, often using a single finger to achieve certain chords. This simple way to play gives vocalists an opportunity to focus more on their vocals than the strumming of their instrument. It is worth noting that the standard tuning for guitars is not the same for ukes, which are tuned to G - C - E - A respectively.
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Our ukes come as little kits which include a soft case, tuner, plectrums and an extra set of nylon strings. The tuning mentioned above is the secret to the instruments' playability and in turn, is why they are so popular these days. People all over the world play this instrument and there is a huge community of uke players trading tips and tricks on the internet.
This instrument is charming and is a very affordable way to inspire other creatives to purchase their very own uke. Ukes have become very popular with women in recent years, some of the best female guitarists around began their careers playing a Uke. While not an issue, a lot of uke players play casually and will only really scratch the surface of what is really possible for this instrument.
Ukes are short, sweet and are a great gift for the musicians in your family or friend group, start by learning the main 7 major chords and their minor counterparts. By learning these chords you can then link them together to create versions of existing music or alternatively, you can try writing your own songs.