Terry, I have to be honest with you. There are many videos like this online, but I think yours is the best. It's short, sweet, and straight to the point. You show all the ukulele sizes and you give your recommendations. I like that you also showed a low G on here! It's good to know about that option :)
Thank you I appreciate your kind words and support. This was a tough one to do because trying to juggle all the different ukes and keep them in shot presented a challenge but was fun. Notice all the KoAloha's except for the baritone, but I have some news that I will be able to share with you soon.
@@fionacombly6856 Yes very common question. I think a concert ukulele is a great place to start, not too big and not too small. A few great starter ukuleles are Flight concert NCU 310 amzn.to/2P9NrQr and the Kala amzn.to/2P9ajzu
Petra Matheson because it’s basically in guitar’s standard tuning. Try to put capo on the 5th fret of your guitar (specially classical) and it will sound like ukelele
@@yousaypotatoesisaypootato6977 in here its rare to find a baritone uke and the least price of the baritone ukelele online is $600 While the cheapest guitar i can find here is $17
(For my own reference) 0:43 Soprano 13-14 inch 1:53 Concert 14-15 inch 3:11 Tenor high G 17 inch 5:19 Tenor low G (A-E-C-G) 5:47 Baritone (E-B-G-D), 19 inch
I got a Baritone because I love the sound of the guitar but don't like playing one. Uke's are much more softer to work with and I'm a piano man so yeah
Tip: If you sing and play the ukulele use an ukulele in the same sound as your voice: High soprano voice = soprano uke Lower soprano voice = concert uke Tenor voice/middle voice = tenor uke Very alto voice = Baritone uke
Interesting thought, but maybe not directly related to vocal range as the 3 main 'ukulele are tuned to the same pitches (ignoring the high g/low g options)
I played Guitar when in my 20's to 50's but tore my shoulder apart so had to give it up because I couldn't hold it without pain. I had a Baritone Uke but rarely picked it up. Now I am 77 and am visiting my Daughter, when all of a sudden, one evening she gave me her Baritone Uke and out of boredom, the next day bought new strings for it and started to play. I was SO shocked because I remembered how to restring it, tune it and then play it. I have fallen in LOVE with it. I can play Malaguena, and all other pieces I played on Guitar. I LOVE THIS INSTRUMENT....!!
It’s a bit misleading to say, at 0:53, that “the smaller the body the higher the pitch.” The fundamental pitches are identical regardless of the body size. But smaller bodies cause the accompanying overtones/harmonics (higher pitches above the fundamental pitch) to yield a more trebly sound.
Got a tenor recently. Been having a ton of fun with it, especially when my fingers are too tired to go at my steel acoustic. It’s nice to have something so small and simple
Yes very good point, the size is so fun and easy to play compared to an acoustic guitar.Its funny after playing ukulele for a while and then going back to the guitar it will feel huge. What tenor did you get?
After watching a lot of tutorials i came to the conclusion that the concert ukulele is the one to go for the following reasons: 1. it's hard to play any melody on a soprano uke due to it's size and the fact that it has fewer frets. Also the chords are limited to fret 5 or so, unless you can somehow manage to arrange your fat fingers properly to play anything higher 2. baritone ukulele i don't want to even discuss but - just cut 5th and 6th strings of your acoustic guitar and you are set. Only the size is a bit smaller, but then again you can buy a 3/4 , 2/4 guitars etc 3. tenor - exact same problem as the baritone , it's more of a guitar size really and again you have to cut your 5th and 6th string and put a capo on the 5 fret. If i would bother bringing a tenor ukulele to a party or w/e, i think i would bother bringing a proper acousting guitar as well.
The tenor ones with high g are the best IMO. I've got both tenor and soprano and I feel the soprano is more of a toy. Really, only strumming low fret chords are acceptable, when you go bit higher for some variations it's always out of tune. The tenor one with high g, as the guy in the video said, still sounds like the ukulele should, moreover it can make satisfying, full sound playing both chords and single notes. Playing single notes sounds sometimes like a harp to me, it's beautiful. Also the tuning is fine, I originally play the guitar and the high g is something fresh and mind opening. I'm about to buy me some new ukulele and it's gonna be tenor again. Cheers😊
cut your 5th and 6th string from your guitar and soon your neck will be twisted due to the unevenly tension applied... also by your logic, a bass is just a guitar without the 1st and 2nd string... for me baritone and guitalele are my options to go, I like the low and mids on those type of ukes, and they have just so much personality that I can't see it being replicated on a guitar, even with capo
@@shimonami8960I think he just means with "cutting" is muting the strings or just not playing them (but, it's kind of annoying), but yes I think the smaller sizes of baritones and guitaleles compared to guitars still gives it a different character
Very cool video. As a short female with small hands I got lots of advice to start with soprano, but it felt too cramped. I switched to tenor, and it was so much more comfortable for me. I love my tenors and play them all the time. I'm even looking to add a baritone into my small family of ukes now.
I got a soprano and I'm happy. Finally an accompanying instrument that has a similar range to mine. I never really liked the guitar because of the lower pitch. Besides, the soprano on this guy looks tiny, but I'm quite petite, so I feel it really suits me. I think it's something about the audio through the video that makes the soprano here sound kinda too loud. In real life it sounds beautiful (for my taste). Also, I do play single notes on it. But I'm only learning, so maybe in the future I will consider a concerto. For now, I travel a lot, so that's another reason for me to want the smaller one. I love my uke :)
I have an old soprano ukulele in my bedroom and it still sounds good to me whenever I break it out and play it. Sure, it hurts my fingers, but I get a satisfaction from strumming with it.
I like all sounds, and i‘m really motivated to start. Even if my 12 year old self does not know how to get all that money- i‘ll stick with the suprano. I already tried it and it was really fun to play the chords.
@@Ukelikethepros this might sound like a silly question, but do the tenor ukuleles differ when it comes to the high and low G? so can any tenor ukulele just be tuned to a low or high G or do you need to by a specific ukulele with either a low or high g?
@@sophieparkinson4957 I know you asked this months ago, but just in case: Most tenor ukuleles come sold in commercial stores with high G tuning, so most of time (in my experience) you would need to buy a low G string and set it up. However, if there are particular retailers like the Ukulele Site (which is online and in-store), there is an option to have them set up with the low G when you buy an ukulele. It depends on where you live, of course, but online resources are very convenient--whether it be for a single low G string (which they sell) or for an ukulele set up with it. Hope this helps a little.
@@sophieparkinson4957 I realized my answer is a little long, so in short: tenor ukuleles require a string change if you would like to switch between low and high G.
I picked up a tenor in Milan, Italy because I missed having a guitar while backpacking in Europe for months. Didn't know how to play it but learned instantly and the size of it REALLY helped because I was able to carry it on in airports. I change my high G string to a low G for that extra range. It's perfect.
Hi. So, it was your only carry on or how did you travel with it? I'm gonna travel with my soprano for the first time and I don't really know where to put it
great video, to quote "If your 6ft 5 and have huge hands then probably a tenor is going to be better for you" that's exactly me! That line helped me make up my mind in what to buy cheers!
Thank you so much for the comment. I got a lot of slack for making that comment. Many people here on TH-cam and Facebook let me know they disagreed with it. But I'm really glad it helped you. What are you going to get?
Thats what I am here for! My 15 yr old has a concert uke from 2018 but she is now 5'11 and can palm a basketball. She is starting to struggle it seems with finding room for finger placement even though she has skinny fingers she has long arms and large hands. Thinking of moving her up to a tenor or just getting her a guitar and letting her have both 😩 lol.
I have played guitar for fifty years but just bought online, a tenor ukulele. watching your video was so helpful and immediately ordered a set of strings with a low G for all the reasons you mentioned. I love the fuller sound whereas the high G reminds me of a five string banjo, the 5th string being a high-note string. Thanks for your guidance.
I have 5 ukuleles. The one I use most is my 6 string "Lili'u". I won a Kamaka concert at our uke festival. I also have a steel string Leonard Young made of North American maple that I used instead of a pickup when I was performing solo. Your tutorial is excellent.
This helped me make my decision. I was leaning toward a Concert size and you just confirmed it for me. And i was just going to order one off line, without even trying one on for size, but i will go look at some today. Thanks!!!
Thank you for this video, I was thinking of learning guitar, but I always thought they were too big and wanted something more compact. I may get one, leaning on a concert one. sounds the most versatile.
As someone who is just starting out I really appreciate this video a lot. I ended up with the Tenor. Thanks again! Ready to start my journey into music!
I have been told by some Hawaiians that I pronounce it wrong. But I was just with Paul from KoAloha and although he said he doesn't mind the way I say it, I recorded him saying ukulele and will be working on it.
@@captnemo75 I get the point you were making and I know it's just an example but this just seems so weird to me, so: why would you pronounce it Porschahh 😅 it's PorschE (with e as in Ever).
@@DaniWallaby Sorry Dani. You get a failing grade in German. The letter E in German is pronounced Ahh, not E as in Ever. It's a German car not Canadian, eh? 😁
@@captnemo75 I’m sorry to disappoint you, but apparently you’ve been misinformed^^. Who told you that anyway? I happen to be German myself so I doubt I and every other German have been pronouncing that letter wrong all our lives 🙈 A is pronounced ah. That’s why we have the letter a 😁
the tenor seems to be the most logical choice, especially having the option of dropping the G but I would assume it's a separate string you would have to use for that.
Aloha...I've been studying and playing ukulele for about 10 years. From this platform I'd like to say you are the best ukulele teacher, videos, and ukulele website I have ever come across. Mahalo for all you do to educate and promote uke. Many retailers just want to grab the bucks and run. I've gone into over a 1000 music stores, even the big ones in San Francisco, and they give absolutely no attention, education or passion to this instrument when selling them. They might as well be selling tires at an auto parts store. You are a refreshing alternative to the norm. The passion you have for the instrument is evident in every video. Your teaching skills are legendary. Mahalo so much for your videos and for all you give the world of music.
I got a tenor ukulele for my first ukulele, It sounds good trust me. but if you have small fingers reaching out for chords as a beginner is pretty hard. I visited this because it has a more clearer explanation. and Im thinking of getting a new ukulele while stuck on quarantine.
I will start learning with soprano..your video is very informative for someone who woke up one morning and decided to learn how to play Ukelele.Thank you sir
I’m learning how to play as a beginner on a cheap soprano. But I already am so committed I want to buy a better ukulele. I am really loving the tenor but worried about the high g low g differences ... still want one though! Great video!
Looking to buy my first Ukulele, and been watching quite a few videos trying decide between a Concert and a Tenor. Have to thank you for making this video, not only has it has helped me, but has been very informative and the best I've watched.👍
@@balleralert8 I ended up buying a soprano ukulele but it's not bad actually. I bought a high quality local brand ukulele in the philippines. No regrets so far
Wow, awesome, I'm so glad that you told me this. You have tons of great content here on my channel and other channels as well. I also have a Beginning Ukulele Bootcamp Course for $20 on the Uke Like The Pros website bit.ly/2HZCsHd
I seriously haven't seen any major price differences because of the size. There are cheap and expensive ones for every size. Bariton may still be the hardest to find.
@@99xara99 Your correct about the price, there will always be a model for you no matter how much or little you want to spend. Baritones are hard to find cause not all companies make them. KoAloha doesn't have a baritone. The demand is less for the baritone but I love my baritone and think its a great playing and sounding instrument.
@@Ukelikethepros I really want to learn to play the uke, but I don't know what pricing is right. Is $50 a reasonable price range to start playing, or is it easier with a higher quality uke? Also, is it very difficult to learn to play by simply using the Internet and practicing a lot, or is it a better idea to get lessons from someone who is more professional and experienced?
I have a Baritone Uke tuned GCEA with Living Water custom GCEA strings. It sounds somewhat like a Tenor, but maybe with a more mellow tone. I like it because it fits for my larger hands and my lower voice when singing. Don't understand why more folks aren't doing this? The GCEA fits the music too for my Ukulele group. Lots of Uke makers are doing a Super Tenor, etc--which is very similar to a GCEA Baritone. One can even experiment with different strings to get a unique sound. Works good for jazz and blues music. I don't see any disadvantages of a GCEA Baritone for me.
This is a GREAT video. All play the same strum/chords so we really can tell the difference. I have big ol' fat hands to a tenor for me. This is an example of how "good" old videos never get "old"! !! !!!
Thank you! You really helped me. I'm excited to get my own ukulele. I think my choice will be the concert one, but as you mentioned, I have to try every single one of the ukulele. Thank you! 🙌
There are also GCEA strings for the Baritone Ukulele, I haven't seen or played one because I haven't come across one yet in any music store that's tuned GCEA, if you have a Baritone Ukulele with DGBE strings, you have the option. Terry that would be a good video to compare a DGBE and a GCEA Baritone Ukulele. Thanks for making informative and comparative Ukulele videos.
Yes, that is a great point. I think many people get tenor ukulele strings with a low G and then put them on a baritone and tune it G C E A. I happen to have a baritone in D G B E and G C E A tuning here in the studio.
I really like your video. When I want a ukulele sound, I just capo my guitar at the fifth fret, and ignore the two lowest strings. It sounds just like a bassy ukulele. The baritone uke is the four highest strings open, tuning wise.
Right on, yes the capo works Sometimes it's hard to avoid the 2 low strings on the gutiar but if you do, you indeed have a ukulele. Yes the baritone is tuned exactly like the first four strings of a guitar D - G - B - E. Someday you will probably really enjoy having a ukulele.
I really like the sound of the tenor, although the concert ukelele is good too. I hope I'll be able to get one. It's really fun learning instruments and I hope my parents allow me to buy even a second hand one :') Sorry, parents.
Great video! I have an 8-string Tenor and I absolutely LOVE it! the E and A strings are doubled, but the G and C strings are 1 octave apart... provides a really rich sound! (Also, as a tenor-leaning alto with LONG fingers, I find it much easier to play and sing with than the concert) :)
Thanks for that as an absolute beginner your video is very helpful. I have watched a few others and still did not know which one to buy - now i do. I liked the tenor but will take your advice to buy a concert ukulele - and i was pronouncing it wrong. :)
i’m quite a small person, with tiny hands so i went for a soprano and it fits perfectly, i’m still a beginner but i’ve tried concert before, and it was wayyy to big but idk if the soprano is going to make it more difficult to learn :)
Hi! Omg I have small hands and fingers too and also want to buy a concert uke🥺 Did you choose concert? How it is going now? (Sorry if I made a mistake somewhere, English is not my native)
Your video is very great and straight to the point. Im having a problem lately whether I would buy a concert or a tenor ukelele. This video helped me to decide. Thanks!
This was so helpful, thank you! I’ve been wanting to pick up an instrument lately, and I’ve always adored the uke. Will definitely be looking into a concert or tenor. :)
Currently I have a Soprano and its years old. It doesn’t match my voice and I’ve been looking to get a new one. I’m trying to decide between a tenor and a baritone but I think I’ll go with a tenor. Super helpful video.
I'm an old guitar player (50+ years) and I'm buying a ukuele to take traveling. It's an instrument that I can put in overhead storage on an airplane and won't take up much space in any car. With neuropathy in my left (fretting) hand, I'm not about to totally relearn the fretboard so I'm opting for a baritone. Same top 4 strings as a guitar. (I say top to mean the higher frequencies.) In for a penny, in for a pound so I'm adding a Fishman pickup so that I have the option to carry that instrument along to performances as well. It may make it easier to invite other players in open mic situations. Multiple guitars don't always make it but uke, guitar, harmonica, fiddle & bass can sound sweet together.
Perfect, great idea. I love the baritone. Matter of fact just did a photoshoot today with my baritone for the new baritone course I have coming up in a few weeks. Keep me posted on your progress.
I just bought a concert at a swap meet in Hawaii. I wish I could have gotten a tenor with a low G, but I do love my new concert. I gotta get used to frets tho. I am a violinist and pianist, so this is a bit weird for me
I kinda like the tenor, but with the low G...high G is very good too...both have their own beauty in the sound.Here in Romania where i live there are out of stock ib the most online shops..and others that are not, are too cheap (low quality), not tenor, or dont like the aspect
Yes the tenor with low G is my favorite. Maybe you can one of the shops order you one, and although you have to wait, hopefully you get a quality instrument.
I already have a low quality soprano ukulele, and having quite big hands I find it really difficult to play some chords (like D). Totally agree about tuning. I think I’ll try a concerto! In fact, I like the bright sound but I need something that’s more comfortable for my hands.
I'm five feet tall with tiny hands and I always look really funny playing a tenor or a baritone ukulele- it basically looks like I'm holding a guitar! Those two have to be my favorite sizes however as I prefer the deeper richer sound.
Thank you for a great video! I want a ukulele for my 72nd birthday next month and will try different sizes at my local music store. This will be my first instrument ever (you're never too old to learn)! I plan to buy a concert if it fits OK, because I like the sound much better than the soprano. This video definitely made my decision much easier.
I love the ukulele!!! It’s so fun to play! I have two ukuleles! My first ever one is a concert, I got that one for my birthday back in August, then I got my second, which is a tenor, for Christmas! I’m still getting used to the tenor cause it’s a bit bigger than a concert haha! I was actually inspired to play the ukulele by my favorite singer! Her name is Mandy Harvey! If you don’t know who she is than you should look her up cause she is AMAZING!! I actually got to met her too!! She’s the girl I’m hugging in my profile pic!
This is so great to hear. You will get use to the tenor, it's great to have the option of the concert an the tenor. I have heard of Mandy Harvey, and just looked her up to remind myself. She is incredible and such an inspiration to all of us.
so helpful!!! I was gonna get the soprano because I knew it was the smallest, which I thought would be good but actually seeing it played, I’ve decided I want the concert :) hopefully I can find a good one that’s not more than $100 😭
Played guitar for 10+years. Never had an issue. I've found that with ukulele my fretting hands thumb muscles get strained constantly on anything smaller than a tenor. This is probably do to my short stent as a professional athlete and breaking both if my thumbs in a weird sequence of events! For you guys with larger hands and previous injuries make sure you choose something that is VERY comfortable. I've had to trade my ukes back in multiple times and am still looking for one that doesn't cause pain in my hands!
I got all my questions answered from this video plus some answers to some important questions, that I didn't even know to ask haha. Really awesome and helpful video.
That is a great question and one many people ask. I say get the most expensive one you can, I have found that you do get what you pay for. That being said I realize budget can be a concern, here are a few concert ukuleles that are nice and reasonably priced. Flight Concert ukulele amzn.to/2P9NrQr and Kala Concert Ukulele amzn.to/2P9ajzu
Martin i started with a $60 soprano which is good to use if you have small hands and after about a year of playing i upgraded to a high quality tenor. but even that simple cheap soprano was a great start
I have been watching/listening to other videos about ukelele (im a beginner with zero knowledge) yet i learned from you more than the others. Thank you soooo much....😎
The baritone uke is tuned differently, but it's the same interval between the strings. It's just 5 half steps lower (basically, if you capo your baritone at the 5th fret then it's the same as any other ukulele,
IT HELPED A LOT! PLANNING TO BUY ONLINE AND CONTEMPLATING BETWEEN TENOR AND CONCERT, I WAS EYEING FOR THE TENOR BUT I WILL TRY CONCERT FIRST, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
For sound samples:
0:43 Sorpano
1:52 Concert
3:11 Tenor
5:47 Baritone
Ah wow, thank you so much, this is awesome.
@@Ukelikethepros you're welcome :)
I pinned it right at the top so other can see what you did.
@@Ukelikethepros thanks mate :) Though after I made this, I already saw that someone did that aswell.
I reposted is as a comment, but yours is the first I saw.
Terry, I have to be honest with you. There are many videos like this online, but I think yours is the best. It's short, sweet, and straight to the point. You show all the ukulele sizes and you give your recommendations. I like that you also showed a low G on here! It's good to know about that option :)
Bernadette Teaches Music I’m a big fan of yours💖
I'm a big fan of Bernadette as well. Thanks Kate for the comment.
Thank you I appreciate your kind words and support. This was a tough one to do because trying to juggle all the different ukes and keep them in shot presented a challenge but was fun. Notice all the KoAloha's except for the baritone, but I have some news that I will be able to share with you soon.
I follow Mrs .B here lol😂😂 new sub here..
i think i like the concert one
Nice, I usually play tenor but have really been liking concert lately as well.
@@Ukelikethepros i actually need help cause i want a ukulele for Christmas but its my first ukulele and i don't know what kind of ukulele to ask for
@@fionacombly6856 Yes very common question. I think a concert ukulele is a great place to start, not too big and not too small. A few great starter ukuleles are Flight concert NCU 310 amzn.to/2P9NrQr and the Kala amzn.to/2P9ajzu
@Iago Alvarez Pernas A few great starter ukuleles are Flight concert NCU 310 amzn.to/2P9NrQr and the Kala amzn.to/2P9ajzu
@@Ukelikethepros
thanks for the tips
Plot twist: the ukuleles aren’t getting larger throughout the video. He’s just getting smaller.
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I noticed that the baritone ukelele sounds more like a guitar
Petra Matheson same lol
Last 4 strings of a guitar
Petra Matheson because it’s basically in guitar’s standard tuning. Try to put capo on the 5th fret of your guitar (specially classical) and it will sound like ukelele
It kind of reminds me of an odd, blasphemous baby bass bastard thing. 🤷🏾♀️
@@Peridium It's possible to play it to sound less like a guitar and find its unique voice. That's all I am trying to do.
*me:Baritone ukelele is so expensive*
*Poor intensifies*
Me: *bought guitar and removed two strings*
dad, mom sold it because she thought it was a broken flute
Haha, ok that's a solution.
Guitar cost more that a ukulele wth
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@@yousaypotatoesisaypootato6977 in here its rare to find a baritone uke and the least price of the baritone ukelele online is $600
While the cheapest guitar i can find here is $17
(For my own reference)
0:43 Soprano 13-14 inch
1:53 Concert 14-15 inch
3:11 Tenor high G 17 inch
5:19 Tenor low G (A-E-C-G)
5:47 Baritone (E-B-G-D), 19 inch
Thanks:)
Thank you
Thank you very much!!
What will be the best to buy?pls someone tell me.
great!
If you want to compare the sounds directly:
0:44
1:53
3:11
5:48
Moonlight Wolf thxsm
This is the most useful comment i ever seenb
This was so helpful thx ALOT
Thanks bb
Moonlight Wolf Can i asked for the chords of the sound samples? been planning to buy my first uke to learn something new. Thank you! 😊
For sound samples:
0:43 Sorpano
1:52 Concert
3:11 Tenor
5:47 Baritone
Thank you to Esther NB for taking the time to do the time code.
Are you sure that baritone ain't a small guitar disguising itself as an uku for Halloween? 😘😉
Uke Like The Pros Can i asked for the chords of the sound samples? been planning to buy my first uke to learn something new. Thank you! 😊
Can i buy a concert ukele and add a low G on it?
would be great to include the tenor with the low G too :)
Can you please suggest a Ukulele for beginners,i was thinking of tenor or concert i cant decide.
As someone who is looking to buy a ukelele for a beginner, this video helped a lot. Thanks
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I need help. I just bought a soprano ukelele, but I'm not satisfied with the string. Can u suggest, what string should i use?
So the baritone is basically the instrument you want if you can't decide between guitar and ukulele
I got a Baritone because I love the sound of the guitar but don't like playing one. Uke's are much more softer to work with and I'm a piano man so yeah
@@sojournermathys same!
Or a guitalele 😅
Tip: If you sing and play the ukulele use an ukulele in the same sound as your voice:
High soprano voice = soprano uke
Lower soprano voice = concert uke
Tenor voice/middle voice = tenor uke
Very alto voice = Baritone uke
Wow, thank you so much. If I hadn't seen your comment, I wouldn't have known... :)
Interesting thought, but maybe not directly related to vocal range as the 3 main 'ukulele are tuned to the same pitches (ignoring the high g/low g options)
Tnx will buy concert
butterfly_bitch _ thank you.
That's logical if you don't understand how we hear music. Ones voice and ones ukulele don't really benefit from being matched up that way.
I played Guitar when in my 20's to 50's but tore my shoulder apart so had to give it up because I couldn't hold it without pain. I had a Baritone Uke but rarely picked it up.
Now I am 77 and am visiting my Daughter, when all of a sudden, one evening she gave me her Baritone Uke and out of boredom, the next day bought new strings for it and started to play. I was SO shocked because I remembered how to restring it, tune it and then play it. I have fallen in LOVE with it. I can play Malaguena, and all other pieces I played on Guitar. I LOVE THIS INSTRUMENT....!!
Im a filipina and wht i noticed is u talk so clear, which i really understand.
Thank you.
It’s a bit misleading to say, at 0:53, that “the smaller the body the higher the pitch.” The fundamental pitches are identical regardless of the body size. But smaller bodies cause the accompanying overtones/harmonics (higher pitches above the fundamental pitch) to yield a more trebly sound.
Got a tenor recently. Been having a ton of fun with it, especially when my fingers are too tired to go at my steel acoustic. It’s nice to have something so small and simple
Yes very good point, the size is so fun and easy to play compared to an acoustic guitar.Its funny after playing ukulele for a while and then going back to the guitar it will feel huge. What tenor did you get?
I wanna get one but I don't know what type to go for...😑
After watching a lot of tutorials i came to the conclusion that the concert ukulele is the one to go for the following reasons:
1. it's hard to play any melody on a soprano uke due to it's size and the fact that it has fewer frets. Also the chords are limited to fret 5 or so, unless you can somehow manage to arrange your fat fingers properly to play anything higher
2. baritone ukulele i don't want to even discuss but - just cut 5th and 6th strings of your acoustic guitar and you are set. Only the size is a bit smaller, but then again you can buy a 3/4 , 2/4 guitars etc
3. tenor - exact same problem as the baritone , it's more of a guitar size really and again you have to cut your 5th and 6th string and put a capo on the 5 fret. If i would bother bringing a tenor ukulele to a party or w/e, i think i would bother bringing a proper acousting guitar as well.
I have the same feeling
The tenor ones with high g are the best IMO. I've got both tenor and soprano and I feel the soprano is more of a toy. Really, only strumming low fret chords are acceptable, when you go bit higher for some variations it's always out of tune. The tenor one with high g, as the guy in the video said, still sounds like the ukulele should, moreover it can make satisfying, full sound playing both chords and single notes. Playing single notes sounds sometimes like a harp to me, it's beautiful. Also the tuning is fine, I originally play the guitar and the high g is something fresh and mind opening. I'm about to buy me some new ukulele and it's gonna be tenor again. Cheers😊
cut your 5th and 6th string from your guitar and soon your neck will be twisted due to the unevenly tension applied...
also by your logic, a bass is just a guitar without the 1st and 2nd string...
for me baritone and guitalele are my options to go, I like the low and mids on those type of ukes, and they have just so much personality that I can't see it being replicated on a guitar, even with capo
@@shimonami8960I think he just means with "cutting" is muting the strings or just not playing them (but, it's kind of annoying), but yes I think the smaller sizes of baritones and guitaleles compared to guitars still gives it a different character
Very cool video. As a short female with small hands I got lots of advice to start with soprano, but it felt too cramped. I switched to tenor, and it was so much more comfortable for me. I love my tenors and play them all the time. I'm even looking to add a baritone into my small family of ukes now.
I got a soprano and I'm happy. Finally an accompanying instrument that has a similar range to mine. I never really liked the guitar because of the lower pitch. Besides, the soprano on this guy looks tiny, but I'm quite petite, so I feel it really suits me. I think it's something about the audio through the video that makes the soprano here sound kinda too loud. In real life it sounds beautiful (for my taste).
Also, I do play single notes on it. But I'm only learning, so maybe in the future I will consider a concerto. For now, I travel a lot, so that's another reason for me to want the smaller one. I love my uke :)
I'm feeling that tenor
I agree that’s what I love to play
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Ray Nomurika Well, I’m feeling that terror.
@@audreyn1996 Hopefully your feeling the tenor and I'm not making you feel the terror. 😀
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I have an old soprano ukulele in my bedroom and it still sounds good to me whenever I break it out and play it. Sure, it hurts my fingers, but I get a satisfaction from strumming with it.
Yes, sopranos are perfect for strumming, easy to hold and play chords. At some point with continued practice your hands won't hurt so much.
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I like all sounds, and i‘m really motivated to start.
Even if my 12 year old self does not know how to get all that money- i‘ll stick with the suprano. I already tried it and it was really fun to play the chords.
Perfect, you can pick up a very reasonable priced ukulele on Amazon or maybe used. I'll be having some giveaways coming as well so stay tuned.
Uke Like The Pros thanks.
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That Low G Tenor is noice
Yes, I really prefer Low G over High G
@@Ukelikethepros this might sound like a silly question, but do the tenor ukuleles differ when it comes to the high and low G? so can any tenor ukulele just be tuned to a low or high G or do you need to by a specific ukulele with either a low or high g?
@@sophieparkinson4957 I know you asked this months ago, but just in case: Most tenor ukuleles come sold in commercial stores with high G tuning, so most of time (in my experience) you would need to buy a low G string and set it up. However, if there are particular retailers like the Ukulele Site (which is online and in-store), there is an option to have them set up with the low G when you buy an ukulele. It depends on where you live, of course, but online resources are very convenient--whether it be for a single low G string (which they sell) or for an ukulele set up with it. Hope this helps a little.
@@sophieparkinson4957 I realized my answer is a little long, so in short: tenor ukuleles require a string change if you would like to switch between low and high G.
I picked up a tenor in Milan, Italy because I missed having a guitar while backpacking in Europe for months. Didn't know how to play it but learned instantly and the size of it REALLY helped because I was able to carry it on in airports. I change my high G string to a low G for that extra range. It's perfect.
Hi. So, it was your only carry on or how did you travel with it? I'm gonna travel with my soprano for the first time and I don't really know where to put it
great video, to quote "If your 6ft 5 and have huge hands then probably a tenor is going to be better for you" that's exactly me! That line helped me make up my mind in what to buy cheers!
Thank you so much for the comment. I got a lot of slack for making that comment. Many people here on TH-cam and Facebook let me know they disagreed with it. But I'm really glad it helped you. What are you going to get?
Thats what I am here for! My 15 yr old has a concert uke from 2018 but she is now 5'11 and can palm a basketball. She is starting to struggle it seems with finding room for finger placement even though she has skinny fingers she has long arms and large hands. Thinking of moving her up to a tenor or just getting her a guitar and letting her have both 😩 lol.
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I've got a Tenor uke and I'm soooo in love with it. But, I would really love a Baritone
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I have played guitar for fifty years but just bought online, a tenor ukulele. watching your video was so helpful and immediately ordered a set of strings with a low G for all the reasons you mentioned. I love the fuller sound whereas the high G reminds me of a five string banjo, the 5th string being a high-note string. Thanks for your guidance.
I have 5 ukuleles. The one I use most is my 6 string "Lili'u". I won a Kamaka concert at our uke festival. I also have a steel string Leonard Young made of North American maple that I used instead of a pickup when I was performing solo. Your tutorial is excellent.
This helped me make my decision. I was leaning toward a Concert size and you just confirmed it for me. And i was just going to order one off line, without even trying one on for size, but i will go look at some today. Thanks!!!
Thank you for this video, I was thinking of learning guitar, but I always thought they were too big and wanted something more compact. I may get one, leaning on a concert one. sounds the most versatile.
Good idea, let me know which one you get.
As someone who is just starting out I really appreciate this video a lot. I ended up with the Tenor. Thanks again! Ready to start my journey into music!
How was your journey??
We love a good ookulele
I have been told by some Hawaiians that I pronounce it wrong. But I was just with Paul from KoAloha and although he said he doesn't mind the way I say it, I recorded him saying ukulele and will be working on it.
Even pros differ on enunciation. Good example is Porsche car dealerships pronounce ‘Porsch’ where it being German in pronounced Porsch.ahh
@@captnemo75 I get the point you were making and I know it's just an example but this just seems so weird to me, so: why would you pronounce it Porschahh 😅 it's PorschE (with e as in Ever).
@@DaniWallaby Sorry Dani. You get a failing grade in German. The letter E in German is pronounced Ahh, not E as in Ever. It's a German car not Canadian, eh? 😁
@@captnemo75 I’m sorry to disappoint you, but apparently you’ve been misinformed^^. Who told you that anyway? I happen to be German myself so I doubt I and every other German have been pronouncing that letter wrong all our lives 🙈 A is pronounced ah. That’s why we have the letter a 😁
the tenor seems to be the most logical choice, especially having the option of dropping the G but I would assume it's a separate string you would have to use for that.
Aloha...I've been studying and playing ukulele for about 10 years. From this platform I'd like to say you are the best ukulele teacher, videos, and ukulele website I have ever come across. Mahalo for all you do to educate and promote uke. Many retailers just want to grab the bucks and run. I've gone into over a 1000 music stores, even the big ones in San Francisco, and they give absolutely no attention, education or passion to this instrument when selling them. They might as well be selling tires at an auto parts store.
You are a refreshing alternative to the norm.
The passion you have for the instrument is evident in every video. Your teaching skills are legendary.
Mahalo so much for your videos and for all you give the world of music.
I've been playing for a year with a soprano and now I've decided to get a tenor. Thank you for the info on it!
Think it will be a tenor
I'm gonna buy the concert one. My birthday is on may 6th and I think this is the right gift for a birthday. 🎁
I got a tenor ukulele for my first ukulele, It sounds good trust me. but if you have small fingers reaching out for chords as a beginner is pretty hard. I visited this because it has a more clearer explanation. and Im thinking of getting a new ukulele while stuck on quarantine.
I will start learning with soprano..your video is very informative for someone who woke up one morning and decided to learn how to play Ukelele.Thank you sir
I’m learning how to play as a beginner on a cheap soprano. But I already am so committed I want to buy a better ukulele. I am really loving the tenor but worried about the high g low g differences ... still want one though! Great video!
Looking to buy my first Ukulele, and been watching quite a few videos trying decide between a Concert and a Tenor. Have to thank you for making this video, not only has it has helped me, but has been very informative and the best I've watched.👍
This makes me think of choosing between concert and tenor even though I am just a beginner ☺️
@@balleralert8 I ended up buying a soprano ukulele but it's not bad actually. I bought a high quality local brand ukulele in the philippines. No regrets so far
What is the recommended Uke when you want to play some Lo-fi stuff?
CON D. ORIANO have you found an answer
@@dayanam nah, but I think Concert Uke will do the Job.
Thank you! The best comparison in TH-cam. All I wanted to hear is in this tutorial.
I'm 30 and I've never learned to play any instruments before. This encourged me to try to learn playing the Ukulele.
Wow, awesome, I'm so glad that you told me this. You have tons of great content here on my channel and other channels as well. I also have a Beginning Ukulele Bootcamp Course for $20 on the Uke Like The Pros website bit.ly/2HZCsHd
The only issue is every ukulele apart from the soprano is SOOOO expensive
Here are a couple of concert ukuleles that are reasonably priced. Flight Concert Ukulele amzn.to/2P9NrQr and Kala Concert Ukulele amzn.to/2P9ajzu
I seriously haven't seen any major price differences because of the size. There are cheap and expensive ones for every size. Bariton may still be the hardest to find.
@@99xara99 Your correct about the price, there will always be a model for you no matter how much or little you want to spend. Baritones are hard to find cause not all companies make them. KoAloha doesn't have a baritone. The demand is less for the baritone but I love my baritone and think its a great playing and sounding instrument.
Aklot Concert Ukeleles are only $60
@@StayVenturous I see them on Amazon and they are $10 off right now as well.
I had a soprano ukulele before but it was too small (I’m 13). I returned it for a Luna Concert ukulele two days ago and I absolutely love it
tenor is almost the perfect medium. good for writing those sad songs and great cords. also great for more upbeat stuff. really great.
Love how you're so active in the comments! I don't know anyone who plays the uke and it's nice to know I can come here and ask questions.
Of course, you are welcome.
@@Ukelikethepros I really want to learn to play the uke, but I don't know what pricing is right. Is $50 a reasonable price range to start playing, or is it easier with a higher quality uke? Also, is it very difficult to learn to play by simply using the Internet and practicing a lot, or is it a better idea to get lessons from someone who is more professional and experienced?
i have really long fingers and my mom got me the soprano when i asked her for at least a tenor or baritone so that’s c o o l
Is it okay for u?
I mean it’s not horrible but it is very difficult for me to get some notes every now and then
Could you pls help me. I am also having longer fingers. I was planning to buy soprano, should I change it to concert?
buy BASS
Im getting my KALA tenor uke in 3days. Very excited and thanks to Terry for helping out through his channel. have a nice day😊😊😊😊
Oh god it’s my birthday and I want ukulele. But I’m so indecisive! 😰
Happy Birthday, just pull the trigger and get one, chances are you'll be buying many in your playing career.
• Lix • Well do you sing?
dude, you are a silver ukulele fox. thanks for the eye candy.
I was planning to buy my first ever ukulele. Thank you!
I have a Baritone Uke tuned GCEA with Living Water custom GCEA strings. It sounds somewhat like a Tenor, but maybe with a more mellow tone. I like it because it fits for my larger hands and my lower voice when singing. Don't understand why more folks aren't doing this? The GCEA fits the music too for my Ukulele group. Lots of Uke makers are doing a Super Tenor, etc--which is very similar to a GCEA Baritone. One can even experiment with different strings to get a unique sound. Works good for jazz and blues music. I don't see any disadvantages of a GCEA Baritone for me.
Me: played the ukelele for 3 years
Also me: just realized that i have been playing a tenor the whole time
Which size is the best pick for a beginner?
@@sourav___raj soprano if you’re just starting and your hands are small but if you hands are a bit big go with concert
This is a GREAT video. All play the same strum/chords so we really can tell the difference. I have big ol' fat hands to a tenor for me. This is an example of how "good" old videos never get "old"! !! !!!
Great appreciate it
Thank you! You really helped me. I'm excited to get my own ukulele. I think my choice will be the concert one, but as you mentioned, I have to try every single one of the ukulele. Thank you! 🙌
Perfect. You are most welcome.
this really helped me choose what i wanted. i’m a complete beginner and went for a tenor! thank you
There are also GCEA strings for the Baritone Ukulele, I haven't seen or played one because I haven't come across one yet in any music store that's tuned GCEA, if you have a Baritone Ukulele with DGBE strings, you have the option. Terry that would be a good video to compare a DGBE and a GCEA Baritone Ukulele. Thanks for making informative and comparative Ukulele videos.
Yes, that is a great point. I think many people get tenor ukulele strings with a low G and then put them on a baritone and tune it G C E A. I happen to have a baritone in D G B E and G C E A tuning here in the studio.
I really like your video. When I want a ukulele sound, I just capo my guitar at the fifth fret, and ignore the two lowest strings. It sounds just like a bassy ukulele. The baritone uke is the four highest strings open, tuning wise.
Right on, yes the capo works Sometimes it's hard to avoid the 2 low strings on the gutiar but if you do, you indeed have a ukulele. Yes the baritone is tuned exactly like the first four strings of a guitar D - G - B - E. Someday you will probably really enjoy having a ukulele.
I really like the sound of the tenor, although the concert ukelele is good too. I hope I'll be able to get one. It's really fun learning instruments and I hope my parents allow me to buy even a second hand one :') Sorry, parents.
hope you got what you wanted!
My friend has started teaching me how to play on her uke and i think im gonna get my own uke on my birthday. I really cant wait!
Thank you soooo muchhh..I'm buying mine online and was worried so happy i came across this!
Perfect. What did you decide to get?
@@Ukelikethepros A concert!
Great video!
I have an 8-string Tenor and I absolutely LOVE it! the E and A strings are doubled, but the G and C strings are 1 octave apart... provides a really rich sound!
(Also, as a tenor-leaning alto with LONG fingers, I find it much easier to play and sing with than the concert) :)
Thanks for that as an absolute beginner your video is very helpful. I have watched a few others and still did not know which one to buy - now i do. I liked the tenor but will take your advice to buy a concert ukulele - and i was pronouncing it wrong. :)
Doing uke lessons when school finishes (im year around so in about 2-3 more weeks) I think concert is perfect for me. Thanks
I'm about to buy my first ukulele. This vid is really helpful, thx for sharing ☺️
Great, what you are going to get?
Based on your recommendation, the concert. Now i just need to decide for the brand 😅
Did you enjoy? Are you still playing?
i’m quite a small person, with tiny hands so i went for a soprano and it fits perfectly, i’m still a beginner but i’ve tried concert before, and it was wayyy to big but idk if the soprano is going to make it more difficult to learn :)
thanks for your info ..just ordered a concert ukulele :)
Nite Where’d you get it from?
I’ll go with a baritone. I’m a sucker for the lovely low and bass-like sound! :)
Same here. I ordered baritone but it will take 15 days to arrive :(. All the best to you.
I’m gonna go with the concert I have small hands and I’m like a beginner so I think it’s the best choice
Hi! Omg I have small hands and fingers too and also want to buy a concert uke🥺 Did you choose concert? How it is going now? (Sorry if I made a mistake somewhere, English is not my native)
Your video is very great and straight to the point. Im having a problem lately whether I would buy a concert or a tenor ukelele. This video helped me to decide. Thanks!
what did u buy?
I just wanted to say thank you. This video was really helpful for me
I appreciate you saying this. You are welcome.
Thanks for sharing your ideas, I’ll choose your suggestion concert.
What ukulele that u use?and what brand
I wanna start learn but idk what to buy can u give me reccomendation?
I just bought an oak Bonanza Renegade thinbody Temor, I'm so excited
This was so helpful, thank you! I’ve been wanting to pick up an instrument lately, and I’ve always adored the uke. Will definitely be looking into a concert or tenor. :)
Currently I have a Soprano and its years old. It doesn’t match my voice and I’ve been looking to get a new one. I’m trying to decide between a tenor and a baritone but I think I’ll go with a tenor. Super helpful video.
So glad to hear. Did you know I have an online ukulele store that you can see some great ukuleles? www.store.ukelikethepros.com
@@Ukelikethepros i clicked on the link but it says your site cannot be reached. please help as I want to check it out. Thank you
Very informative video. I personally like the concert with the high G. Bigger than concert and with a low G the sound good, but more like a guitar.
I agree, I like a high G on my concert as well. Thanks for the comment.
I'm an old guitar player (50+ years) and I'm buying a ukuele to take traveling. It's an instrument that I can put in overhead storage on an airplane and won't take up much space in any car. With neuropathy in my left (fretting) hand, I'm not about to totally relearn the fretboard so I'm opting for a baritone. Same top 4 strings as a guitar. (I say top to mean the higher frequencies.) In for a penny, in for a pound so I'm adding a Fishman pickup so that I have the option to carry that instrument along to performances as well. It may make it easier to invite other players in open mic situations. Multiple guitars don't always make it but uke, guitar, harmonica, fiddle & bass can sound sweet together.
Perfect, great idea. I love the baritone. Matter of fact just did a photoshoot today with my baritone for the new baritone course I have coming up in a few weeks. Keep me posted on your progress.
I just bought a concert at a swap meet in Hawaii. I wish I could have gotten a tenor with a low G, but I do love my new concert.
I gotta get used to frets tho. I am a violinist and pianist, so this is a bit weird for me
I kinda like the tenor, but with the low G...high G is very good too...both have their own beauty in the sound.Here in Romania where i live there are out of stock ib the most online shops..and others that are not, are too cheap (low quality), not tenor, or dont like the aspect
Yes the tenor with low G is my favorite. Maybe you can one of the shops order you one, and although you have to wait, hopefully you get a quality instrument.
@@Ukelikethepros thank you!
@@Khromax You are welcome.
0:43 Sorpano
1:53 Concert
3:11 Tenor
(Higher G)
5:19 Tenor (Lower G)
5:47 Baritone
I already have a low quality soprano ukulele, and having quite big hands I find it really difficult to play some chords (like D). Totally agree about tuning. I think I’ll try a concerto! In fact, I like the bright sound but I need something that’s more comfortable for my hands.
I'm five feet tall with tiny hands and I always look really funny playing a tenor or a baritone ukulele- it basically looks like I'm holding a guitar! Those two have to be my favorite sizes however as I prefer the deeper richer sound.
Yes, both the tenor and the baritone are great instruments and I agree with you, I also prefer their size and deeper tone.
Thank you for a great video! I want a ukulele for my 72nd birthday next month and will try different sizes at my local music store. This will be my first instrument ever (you're never too old to learn)! I plan to buy a concert if it fits OK, because I like the sound much better than the soprano. This video definitely made my decision much easier.
What brand ukuleles are you using?
So helpful, thank you! I was dead set on a soprano until I picked up a concert. Now I just have to decide what mfr!
Concerts are great. What is your price range?
I love the ukulele!!! It’s so fun to play! I have two ukuleles! My first ever one is a concert, I got that one for my birthday back in August, then I got my second, which is a tenor, for Christmas! I’m still getting used to the tenor cause it’s a bit bigger than a concert haha! I was actually inspired to play the ukulele by my favorite singer! Her name is Mandy Harvey! If you don’t know who she is than you should look her up cause she is AMAZING!! I actually got to met her too!! She’s the girl I’m hugging in my profile pic!
This is so great to hear. You will get use to the tenor, it's great to have the option of the concert an the tenor. I have heard of Mandy Harvey, and just looked her up to remind myself. She is incredible and such an inspiration to all of us.
Just used this to gauge which to get for my nephew. Thank you for posting this
so helpful!!! I was gonna get the soprano because I knew it was the smallest, which I thought would be good but actually seeing it played, I’ve decided I want the concert :) hopefully I can find a good one that’s not more than $100 😭
Same here😢
Played guitar for 10+years. Never had an issue. I've found that with ukulele my fretting hands thumb muscles get strained constantly on anything smaller than a tenor. This is probably do to my short stent as a professional athlete and breaking both if my thumbs in a weird sequence of events! For you guys with larger hands and previous injuries make sure you choose something that is VERY comfortable. I've had to trade my ukes back in multiple times and am still looking for one that doesn't cause pain in my hands!
I got all my questions answered from this video plus some answers to some important questions, that I didn't even know to ask haha. Really awesome and helpful video.
IDK why but I instantly fell in love with this video💗
What kind of ukulele should I get for a beginner?
That is a great question and one many people ask. I say get the most expensive one you can, I have found that you do get what you pay for. That being said I realize budget can be a concern, here are a few concert ukuleles that are nice and reasonably priced. Flight Concert ukulele amzn.to/2P9NrQr and Kala Concert Ukulele
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Martin i started with a $60 soprano which is good to use if you have small hands and after about a year of playing i upgraded to a high quality tenor. but even that simple cheap soprano was a great start
@@espresshoe9253 Yes, I agree, sopranos are a good starting point and reasonable priced, but it's good to try the concert and tenor as you progress.
I have been watching/listening to other videos about ukelele (im a beginner with zero knowledge) yet i learned from you more than the others. Thank you soooo much....😎
The baritone uke is tuned differently, but it's the same interval between the strings. It's just 5 half steps lower (basically, if you capo your baritone at the 5th fret then it's the same as any other ukulele,
IT HELPED A LOT! PLANNING TO BUY ONLINE AND CONTEMPLATING BETWEEN TENOR AND CONCERT, I WAS EYEING FOR THE TENOR BUT I WILL TRY CONCERT FIRST, THANK YOU!!!!!!!
@@balleralert8 yes, better than soprano
@@balleralert8 yes, better than soprano
I have a concert one, and I really like it
Concerts are great.
Yeah, I actually expected a soprano but my parents got me a concert and I’m more than thankful for that
Perfect, the concert is a great size. What brand is it?
Leho
@@blinkarmyarmyblink654 Cool, I know of them but haven't tried one yet. Do you like it?
That was helpful! My son was given a (toy-I thought) soprano uke for Christmas and I've started playing it!