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What are the 4 types of ukuleles?
The four main types of ukuleles—soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone—are distinguished by their size. In addition to those four, there are six less common types of ukuleles in different shapes and sizes. Soprano ukulele: The soprano ukulele has a standard tuning of G-C-E-A.
What’s the difference between a tenor and soprano ukulele?
The most common sizes are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. The soprano ukulele has a shallow, plinky tone. On the other hand, the tenor ukulele has a deeper, fuller, and louder tone due to its larger body and longer length of strings. However, the tenor is tuned to the same pitches and octave as the soprano.
Which type of ukulele should I buy?
If you’re an adult buying your first ukulele, go for a Concert or Tenor. They’ll feel more natural in your hands. If you’re buying a ukulele for a child, Soprano and Concert ukuleles should be perfect. Something in the $100-150 range will be perfect.
What’s the difference between a soprano and tenor ukulele?
The soprano ukulele has a shallow, plinky tone. On the other hand, the tenor ukulele has a deeper, fuller, and louder tone due to its larger body and longer length of strings. However, the tenor is tuned to the same pitches and octave as the soprano.
How do I know what size ukulele I need?
There are four main sizes of ukuleles: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone (smallest to largest)….2. The right ukulele will be the perfect size and sound.
- Soprano: 12–15 frets.
- Concert: 15–20 frets.
- Tenor: 15–25 frets.
- Baritone: 18+ frets; tuned DGBE instead of standard GCEA.
What is the best size ukulele for beginners?
The Soprano Ukulele – Best ukulele for Beginners. The smallest size of the ukulele is soprano which is 21 inches from top to bottom with around 12 to 14 frets. It’s is the best standard size of ukulele. Most of the people think of it when they want to buy a ukulele.
What is the best brand of ukulele?
The most popular ukulele brands are Kala, Mahalo, Lanikai, Pono, Kamaka, Luna and Kanilea. Pono and Kanilea offer the more higher end ukuleles why Kala has a broad range with lower and higher end ukuleles.
What are the different sizes of ukulele?
So there are four main sizes in ukuleles. Soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. More recently the sopranissimo is also gaining popularity, this one is even smaller (16 inches, 40 cm) than the soprano sized ukulele. The soprano however is the most traditional size at 20 inches (51 cm).
What is the best electric ukulele?
With all things (including price) considered, our top choice for the best acoustic electric ukulele is the Luna Mahogany Series Tattoo. This ukulele has an active-pickup so it requires a 9V battery. This is a concert-sized ukulele made with a mahogany body.