Ukulele
How to play:The ukulele is played similarly to a guitar, by strumming. It's commonly tuned in the middle C octave & is generally used in bluegrass, jazz ensembles and even as a solo instrument.
Family:String
First Known Ukuleles:The word ukulele is Hawaiian for "leaping flea". The Ukulele has the form of a small guitar that is a descendant of the machada or machete.
Types:The Ukulele has several types according to its' pitch: baritone, tenor and soprano. There are also concert model Ukuleles which is tuned to the key of C. A taro patch is a ukulele that has eight strings and a triple is like a ukulele that has ten strings.
Ukulele Players:
- Roy Smeck
- Ernest Kaai
- Jake Shimabukuro
- King" Benny Nawahi
- George Formby
- Eddie Karnae
- Jesse Kaleihia Andre Kalima
- Arthur Godfrey
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