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Any Ukulele Players?
So I'm missing my piano from back home, but can't really afford to buy a keyboard right now. Not one to go without annoying my roommates with musical instruments, I was thinking of getting a ukulele because a) they're cheap used and b) I've heard they're easier on the fingers than guitar. (I'm a piano player/giant wuss about calluses).
So... my question: Any ukulele players have advice? Is it relatively easy to learn if you have a strong musical background? Any brands that are good or should be avoided? I really don't need anything fabulous, just something to write music on while I save up for some keys.
So... my question: Any ukulele players have advice? Is it relatively easy to learn if you have a strong musical background? Any brands that are good or should be avoided? I really don't need anything fabulous, just something to write music on while I save up for some keys.
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Permalink Reply by Talia M on -
Awesome referral! It's so funny, half the songs she covers I used to play on piano...
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Permalink Reply by Tasia Tumbaga on -
Ukulele is super easy to play, especially if you have a musical background. Chords are really easy to learn and are extremely similar to guitar tabs.
There are different types of ukulele though, so I would say find the one that really fits you. Mine is small and fits in my arms easily, so it's really comfortable to play. I was also playing my grandpa's for a while, his was bigger and it was harder for me. There are a lot of really good brands, mine is actually from Costco and is a Kohala brand, it was cheap but it's really good and it stays in tune.
I didn't have a musical background, but I picked up on ukulele really quickly. Have fun!
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Permalink Reply by Eleni on -
My boyfriend got an ukulele and I've learned to play two songs on it...but not too smoothly yet--it's my first string instrument (the only instrument I really play is the flute). So I'd say it's easy to learn (I need to practice more), and the strings are nice and haven't hurt/callused my fingers. It's a great instrument!
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