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With anything above a concert, women with small hands will need to stretch out to reach those difficult chords. Even a concert size will prove somewhat difficult. However, for men who are complete beginners, or who are interested in that typical ukulele sound, I still recommend the concert. For those who have played the guitar and are looking for something a bit smaller with a similar sound, I highly recommend the baritone.

It gives a deep, rich sound that is similar to the guitar, while mixing in some ukulele tones as well. Find recommendations here. For players who are interested in covering popular music on the ukulele, the concert and tenor both fit the bill perfectly.

Probably the most well-known ukulele brand on earth, Kala is known for being the first and the best. Quality is key with Kala. These ukuleles are long-lasting and made with quality materials. Those two facts alone make me love this company! They have many affordable ukuleles that still boast great quality.

Again, they range from beginner to high-end, giving each individual player exactly what he or she needs. They focus on good quality and affordable pricing, and customers are always happy with this brand. However, their ukuleles boast the same high-end quality as their guitars. They offer plenty of different models for beginners to advanced players. We also saw the best wood types and the most popular ukulele brands, as well as how each type of ukulele is great for certain people or goals.

Whatever your goal is in learning the ukulele, and whatever abilities you personally have, there is a ukulele that fits your needs. Amy Copadis is a freelance blogger whose love of music started at age 8 when she started taking piano and voice lessons. She has been playing the guitar for over 10 years, and most recently started to learn the ukulele!

It blends the physical and tonal characteristics of the soprano and tenor models together. It has more frets, like the tenor, but still retains the signature sound of the soprano — albeit with a touch more volume and tone.

Realistically, you could begin playing on any size ukulele, but soprano is by far the most popular choice. It has a lower cost and smaller size which makes it easier to store. Selecting the right size ukulele for yourself is mostly personal preference. Rather than selection based on size, try choosing the right ukulele for you based on the following criteria. You will want to pick one that appeals to your senses.

Most players go for a model that reflects their personality. You are going to be the one seeing this ukulele; will it inspire you to play? Will you be dabbling in ukulele as a novelty or as a serious instrument? Are you looking for a ukulele that will be on display? Ukuleles make great conversation pieces so make it fun! Instruments can vary quite a bit in sound and volume. You may want to play, listen to sound samples, and read reviews on models.

Aquila Nylgut strings are the standard in the industry for most entry-level and intermediate ukulele models. These strings produce a full, voluminous tone. Larger sized concert and tenor ukuleles will cost incrementally more than sopranos. Simply put, they require more raw materials to construct. Some ukuleles can be considerably more expensive if crafted of solid woods versus laminate woods.

However, each model may sound different and not necessarily better with solid wood. You can have a great tone with a laminate body that will feature the aesthetics of a solid body without the price. With a laminate body, manufacturers can get a thinner top than solid wood. Resulting in more vibration and increased sound. The veneer finish still features the beauty of wood grain and may have better durability as they are less sensitive to humidity and temperature.

Solid wood model ukuleles are often more expensive than laminate. That is to say because of the raw materials including exotic woods, the craftsmanship involved, and attention to detail. The sound quality of solid wood instruments improves as the wood ages. They also require more care and humidification in drier climates and seasons to avoid cracking or warping.

For beginners, the most common choice will be the soprano size because of its price. Sam Marchuk is an Education Consultant for West Music specializing in folk instruments and curriculum for the elementary classroom. He has been playing ukulele since and is an avid collector of vintage and contemporary ukulele models. As an Education Consultant, Sam assists with the selection and acquisition of instruments and curriculum with teachers across the U.

The tenor ukulele also projects better than the concert, making the volume a bit louder. The Tenor XL is a newer type of ukulele that has been growing in popularity over the last few years. This unique size is larger than a traditional tenor ukulele. It offers even more comfort to those with larger hands. Our Tenor XL models come with a longer neck, a longer body, and a wider lower bout than traditional tenor ukuleles. The Tenor XL also has a deeper and warmer sound with more resonance due to its increased lower bout size.

Another benefit of this size increase is excellent string spacing and louder projection than traditional tenor sized ukuleles. Baritone is the next step up from the tenor in size. The baritone ukulele has the longest scale - about three inches longer than the tenor - with the widest fret spacing of all the sizes we offer. The neck on a baritone is also wider than the tenor.

All of these characteristics make the baritone great type of ukulele for fingerpicking. The baritone size is great for all skill and experience levels, but especially for those with large hands and fingers.

The baritone ukulele has the deepest, fullest sound with the most low end, sounding similar to an acoustic guitar. Hopefully this helps you get an idea of the characteristics and differences of the different sizes of ukulele we offer! Check out our other posts for more great ukulele guides and don't hesitate to ask us questions!



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