What is Ukulele?
The ukulele, also called Uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii.
It generally employs four nylon strings. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone.
Ukulele Prices In South Africa
Fender Venice Ukulele
R 1,079
Is it okay to buy a cheap ukulele?
It’s tempting to save a few bucks on your first uke and buy something cheap, but you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. Inexpensive ukes often have poor playability, bad tone, and just generally aren’t fun to play!
Can a cheap ukulele sound good?
It is common for cheap ukuleles to have poor quality, which usually means that the tone of the instrument is sacrificed.
In general, quality ukuleles are known to play with a bright, crisp sound. Cheap ukuleles, on the other hand, can sound lifeless and dull. They’re hard to tune.
Which size of ukulele is best?
The soprano ukulele is perfect for beginners as it is the ‘normal’ type of ukulele that most players start out with. The soprano ukulele has a bright yet soft tone and is the best beginner ukulele for those who want that classic uke sound. The average size of a soprano ukulele is 53cm long.
Which brand of the ukulele is best?
Top 10 Most Trusted Ukulele Brands
- Kala. Kala offers a wide range of products and caters to ukulele players of all skill levels.
- Kanile’a.
- Kamaka.
- Cordoba.
- Oscar Schmidt.
- Lanikai Ukuleles.
- Ohana Music.
- Martin & Co.