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There’s something about learning to play an instrument that impresses people. Whether it’s the trombone, piano, or something more simple like the recorder, being able to play music is impressive.

If you’ve wanted to learn a new instrument or maybe it’s your first time, choosing one is the first step. The guitar and ukulele are incredibly popular instruments because they’re easy to transport, and they allow you to play hundreds of songs.

Learning a new instrument isn’t the easiest thing to do. It takes patience and a lot of practice. That being said, some are easier to pick up than others. If you’ve been dying to learn a string instrument but aren’t sure where to start, ukulele and guitar are the two most popular.

After doing some research and still unable to decide, going with the easier one to learn may be the better bet. But, out of the two instruments, which one is easier to learn?

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Is a ukulele a guitar?

No, a ukulele is not a guitar, although they’re similar instruments and share their status as part of the broader lute family.

Here is the difference between ukulele and guitar instruments, as well as what characteristics they share as lutes.

Knowing this will help you decide which you want to play if you’re considering getting a ukulele vs guitar.

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Want to get your ukulele set up or repaired?

Interested in getting a custom, handmade uke?

Your local luthier offers a variety of services and products that can benefit you on your ukulele journey.

And whether you’re a singer-songwriter, performer, or session musician, there’s something special about owning a custom built uke (which is probably why you’re looking in the first place)>

In this guide, we look at the best ukulele luthiers.

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Whether you just can’t get enough ukulele, you want to continue to develop as a player, or you want to be surrounded by a community of ukulele lovers, festivals represent an excellent opportunity to explore your passion in greater depth, become a better player, and get connected with other players.

There are a lot of great festivals all over the world, and in this guide, we’ll be looking at a bunch of them.

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Everything is better in a community.

Sure, you can lone wolf it for a while, and you almost need to. But everyone comes to a point in their musical journey where they need a little support, help, or guidance. Perhaps some people to bounce ideas off.

These days, online and offline communities are available in abundance, regardless of what your interest might be. That includes ukulele.

And in this guide, we’ll be looking at several ukulele clubs where you can meet and interact with other uke fans, become a better ukulele player, and even find performance opportunities. Let’s get into it.

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The ukulele is a type of lute class that is quickly becoming the primary choice of instrument for musicians everywhere. However, there seem to be some misconceptions regarding the number of strings a ukulele is supposed to have. So how many strings should your ukulele have?

The standard ukulele has four strings tuned to GCEA. However, 6-string and 8-string ukuleles are also available for players who are looking to diversify the type of sounds their instrument can make.

The number and type of strings on a ukulele play an essential role in defining just what sort of music the ukulele player wants to play. As such, it is one of the most critical choices a beginner will have to make when choosing to learn how to play the uke. Read on to find the proper setup for you.

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Ukuleles can be fun yet challenging instruments to learn. One of the most important part of learning to play the ukulele is getting the unique strumming pattern down. From there, all it takes is patience and practice.

Strumming a ukulele is a unique motion that certainly takes practice to get down, but with a few detailed, specific motions, correctly strumming a ukulele can become second nature. Read on to discover the proper way to strum the ukulele, some of the strumming notations, and a few ways to develop your abilities.

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Whether you plan to learn the ukulele on your own or attend a class, knowing the order of strings and their names is among the first things you should remember. This information is also useful for advanced players because they need it to tune their ukulele correctly. Besides, you’ll be better equipped to play scales, among other things.

However, if you have zero knowledge about the ukulele, the instrument can be quite intimidating. But don’t fret (pun intended). We’ve provided a comprehensive guide on ukulele strings. Find out their names, their order, and more in this article.

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Ever wanted to make your own ukulele? Or just curious on the process? Great, in this article we’ll show you the steps to doing just that.

Please take this guide as a starting point more than anything; unless you’ve experience with woodwork, chances are you’ll need more through instruction. That said, if you’re

Below, we’ll cover all the steps required to build your very own ukulele so you can be strumming along in no time! You can also see video instructions on how to make a ukulele at the bottom of this article.

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