Ukulele Sizes

        

         There are four main types of ukuleles:  soprano, concert , tenor  and  baritone.

Soprano Size 

         Length : 21″

        Tuning : GCEA
        Number of frets : 12-15

          The most common and standard type of ukulele is the soprano ukulele. It’s the smallest ukulele and is known for its thin, jangly sound so commonly associated with ukuleles. Because it’s so small, its perfect for traveling.

Concert Size 

    Length : 23″
      Tunine : GCEA
      Number of frets : 15-20

      The concert ukulele,  is just a little bit bigger than the soprano and some would consider it to have a fuller sound. It’s commonly tuned in standard like the soprano size. concert uke is longer than a soprano, there will be more tension on the strings. This can be beneficial if you find yourself bending strings out of tune as you press your fingers down on the strings against the frets.
The frets are a bit more spaced on a concert ukulele than the soprano, so folks with larger fingers might find it easier to play. There can be up to 20 frets on a concert ukulele which allows players to navigate to higher notes on the fretboard.

   
Tenor Size    
   Length : 26″    

     Tuning : GCEA
     Number of frets : 15+

     The tenor ukulele is just a little bit bigger than the concert uke. The overall sound and tone is even fuller than it’s smaller brothers. For performers, the tenor ukulele is great because you get a rich full sound, and since you have more frets, you’re able to reach higher notes on the fretboard. 

Baritone Size    
   Length : 30″+    
     Tuning : DGBE
     Number of frets : 19+
 

     The baritone ukulele is the biggest of the ukes. It’s tuned down lower to DGBE, which is equivalent to the tuning of the bottom four strings on a guitar. This is going to produce a deeper sound. While you can still strum it like any other ukulele, you’re going to really lose that bright crisp sound that you’d get with soprano. Baritone ukes are great for blues players and fingerpickers, or those who prefer that deeper and fuller sound.     

Ukulele Chords

                               Easy  Ukulele  Chords

1. Hold the ukulele underneath your right arm
2. Curl your left hand underneath the neck of the ukulele, and place the ring finger of your left hand on the third fret of the first string, This is called a C chord (remember that!).
3. Curl your left hand underneath the neck of the ukulele, and place the middle finger of your left hand on the second  fret of the fourth string, This is called a Am chord .
4. Curl your left hand underneath the neck of the ukulele, and place the index finger of your left hand on the first  fret of the second string  and  place the middle finger on the second fret of the fourth string.  This is called a F chord   Ect.

                                                             All  Ukulele  Chords

How to Tune your Ukulele

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How  to  Tune  your  Ukulele

          This is the most common ukulele tuning. Soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles are tuned in standard tuning, sometimes referred to as “C tuning.” 

Standard Ukulele Tuning

            The top string or fourth string of the ukulele is tuned to a G. The third string is tuned to a C. The second string is tuned to an E. The bottom, or first string, is tuned to an A.

      

          In the picture above, you see the notes of each string. The top string or fourth string of the ukulele is tuned to a G. The third string is tuned to a C. The second string is tuned to an E. The bottom, or first string, is tuned to an A.

Or on the piano keys

            Some people also use the opening line of the song My Dog Has Fleas to remember how to tune a ukulele since that line is identical to how a ukulele is tuned.

Use a Chromatic Tuner

         Tuning your ukulele can be a diffucult task for you if your just beginning ukulele. The good news is, the more you do it, the easier it becomes. A nicely tuned ukulele can make your music sound a lot better and help you greatly while you're are just getting the hang of finger placement for notes.