What Are The Best Ukulele Strings to Use? FAQ
The answer to this question requires knowledge of too many factors and variables for a single answer to work for any two players. So rather than attempt to provide a single answer, I’ll give you a lot of the factors to consider with input from some more knowledgeable folks. What type of music do you play? What type of instrument do you have? What sort of sound do you want to get out of your instrument? In general, you can expect strings to have these basic parameters: Different types require different tensions, which along with the surface of the string, affect the feel to your fingers. The best way to determine what works for you is to experiment with different types and find the ones you like best on your instrument. A type of string you love on one instrument may very well sound muddy or soft on another. From…
Reading Chord Charts and TABs – FAQ
One of the common questions beginners have is on how to read a chord chart or TABs. I’ve put together a one page diagram that should answer most of the questions and help get a beginner get used to the correct nomenclature to use when they are asking more in depth questions. Feel free to download and share with others, I just ask that you leave the website and copyright info on the document. Showing up to an ukulele club meeting for the first time can be a bit daunting. You don’t know the people and you don’t know if you have the skill level to play with them. The biggest challenge is the possibility of getting confronted by a new and unexpected format for the music. Learning the Z Chord can be a big help! Clubs collect music from many sources and they all seem to create their own…
Can I Fly With My Ukulele? FAQs
Please note that the following article is specifically aimed at domestic travel within the United States. If you are crossing international borders, restrictions on certain types of wood and ivory can be cause major problems at customs. Make sure you are fully informed before taking your instrument through customs anywhere in the world! The safest way to travel with an ukulele is to carry it on as your personal item. I have never had any trouble going through security carrying an ukulele. The closest issue I had was when the screener asked what it was and if I could play it. I offered to, but he waved me on through with a grin. I have a bit of bungee chord that I use to wrap around my case, through the handle, and fasten it to my roller bag. My roller bag is one of the smaller types that will actually…