{"id":37347,"date":"2024-11-26T14:30:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T13:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/?p=37347"},"modified":"2024-11-25T10:26:18","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T09:26:18","slug":"10-good-reasons-play-ukulele","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/gear\/10-good-reasons-play-ukulele\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Good Reasons to Learn the Ukulele"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Why not get a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giuk.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ukulele<\/strong><\/a> this year? \ud83c\udf34 Most guitarists have already admitted thinking about it, and those who don\u2019t play a string instrument will certainly have space in their room or living room. Here are <strong>10 good reasons<\/strong> to give it a go!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-37373 size-full\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/10-gruende-ukulele-zu-lernen-und-zu-spielen-10.jpg\" alt=\"Ukulele Guitar Thomann\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/10-gruende-ukulele-zu-lernen-und-zu-spielen-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/10-gruende-ukulele-zu-lernen-und-zu-spielen-10-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/10-gruende-ukulele-zu-lernen-und-zu-spielen-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/10-gruende-ukulele-zu-lernen-und-zu-spielen-10-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>1. Playing the ukulele is easier than you think<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530247\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530247\" style=\"width: 172px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/baton_rouge_ur11_s_smile_bws.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530247 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/baton_rouge-172x300.png\" alt=\"Baton Rouge UR11-S smile-bws\" width=\"172\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/baton_rouge-172x300.png 172w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/baton_rouge.png 287w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530247\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soprano Ukulele Baton Rouge UR11-S smile-bws<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The ukulele offers a great introduction into the world of <strong>string instruments<\/strong>. Anyone who always wanted to learn an instrument but never dared to try will find rapid success. And anyone who already plays an instrument will double their fun.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-content-injection-before-2-h2 advads-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"advads-4194928932\"><div class=\"advads-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"advads-3321142278\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/index.html?utm_medium=display&#038;utm_source=partnersite&#038;utm_campaign=branding&#038;utm_content=thoshop&#038;utm_term=gemischt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a02. The ukulele fits right in your travel bag<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530251\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530251\" style=\"width: 153px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/flight_auc_33_mansion_concert_uk.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530251 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/flight-153x300.png\" alt=\"Ukulele Flight AUC-33 Mansion Concert Uk\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/flight-153x300.png 153w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/flight.png 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530251\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Concert Ukulele Flight AUC-33 Mansion Concert Uk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Because of its modest size, it can easily fit in a backpack or suitcase. It\u2019s the ultimate travel companion, and you won\u2019t have to leave it behind whether you\u2019re on a trip to Hawaii or a barbecue in the park.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong> 3. You will make friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530253\" style=\"width: 165px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/fender_dhani_harrison_ukulele_tq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530253 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Unbenannt-165x300.png\" alt=\"Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Tq\" width=\"165\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Unbenannt-165x300.png 165w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Unbenannt.png 282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 165px) 100vw, 165px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tenor Ukulele Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Tq<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Wherever you bring it, you will most certainly attract company, because the ukulele is a real eye-catcher. And when you can play actual songs, your audience will be impressed. The ukulele can turn strangers into friends within seconds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>4. You\u2019ll join an amazing community<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530254\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530254\" style=\"width: 155px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/ortega_ru5_ba_baritone_ukulele.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530254 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ortega-155x300.png\" alt=\"Baritone Ukulele Ortega RU5-BA\" width=\"155\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/ortega-155x300.png 155w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/ortega.png 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 155px) 100vw, 155px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530254\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baritone Ukulele Ortega RU5-BA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">There are well over a thousand ukulele clubs spread across the world. Every year, numerous festivals attract visitors and stars who gather to jam and share their love for the instrument. In this community, all are welcome, and making music with strangers leads to unique encounters and new friendships.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>5. A ukulele need not be expensive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530255\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530255\" style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/kala_u_bass_solid_body_4_string_car.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530255 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Unbenannt-1-179x300.png\" alt=\"Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR\" width=\"179\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Unbenannt-1-179x300.png 179w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Unbenannt-1.png 307w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530255\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bass Ukulele Kala U-Bass Solid Body 4-String CAR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The ukulele is one of the least expensive instruments for entering the world of music. Even with a small budget, you can afford one, and the maintenance costs are almost negligible. The strings usually last a long time.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6. The ukulele has no limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">You\u2019ll find a large selection of ukuleles on our site, and no matter which you choose, you\u2019ll be able to play any style of music on it. It\u2019s also the perfect accompaniment for singing. Ever tried writing your own song?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530256\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530256\" style=\"width: 164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/harley_benton_kahuna_c_flower.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530256 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/sp-164x300.png\" alt=\"Harley Benton Kahuna-C Flower\" width=\"164\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/sp-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/sp.png 284w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530256\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Concert Ukulele Harley Benton Kahuna-C Flower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>7. The ukulele is perfect for children<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530257\" style=\"width: 164px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/ibanez_uict10_mm.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530257 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ukulele-mit-164x300.png\" alt=\"Ibanez UICT10-MM\" width=\"164\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/ukulele-mit-164x300.png 164w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/ukulele-mit.png 270w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 164px) 100vw, 164px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ukulele with pickup: Ibanez UICT10-MM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Children love to sing, and the ukulele offers a simple way to make music with them. You\u2019ll be surprised at its great educational potential, and its small size is perfect for little hands.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>8. The ukulele will find your Zen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530258\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530258\" style=\"width: 130px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/ortega_ruar_bi.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530258 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/ortega1-130x300.png\" alt=\"Ortega RUAR-BI\" width=\"130\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/ortega1-130x300.png 130w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/ortega1.png 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530258\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ortega RUAR-BI<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">What\u2019s better than taking a few minutes to escape the daily hustle? Playing a few chords or a simple melody on the ukulele will help you relax and reset.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>9.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Playing the ukulele\u00a0<\/strong><strong>opens up new horizons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530259\" style=\"width: 135px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cascha_tenor_ukulele_premium_mah_lh.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530259 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Ukulele-lh-135x300.png\" alt=\"Cascha Tenor Ukulele Premium Mahogany LH\" width=\"135\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Ukulele-lh-135x300.png 135w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/Ukulele-lh.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left-handed Tenor Ukulele Cascha Premium Mahogany LH<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The unique sound of the ukulele adds a special touch to ensemble play. With a model equipped with a pickup, you\u2019ll even stand out on big stages.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>10. Playing the ukulele makes you happy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hand a ukulele to a friend who has never played one, and they\u2019ll smile immediately. No one can resist its charm. Try it yourself \u2013 playing the ukulele makes you happy!<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 28.125% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/-tawr2DgZ5\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sweet Ukulele O&#8217; Mine \ud83c\udfb8 We love these little guitars so much! Do you like them as well? #ukulele #sweetchildofmine #gunsnroses #kalaukulele #musicisourpassion<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A video posted by Thomann Music (@thomann.music) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-11-30T12:53:07+00:00\">Nov 30, 2015 at 4:53 am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async defer src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>More about the ukulele<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For more on the ukulele:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Check out our<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.co.uk\/onlineexpert_topic_ukulele.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online guide<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/7-fun-facts-about-the-ukulele\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7 Fun Facts about the Ukulele<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/best-ukuleles-under-e300-from-hawaii-to-the-whole-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Ukuleles under 300 Euros<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530263\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530263\" style=\"width: 246px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/harley_benton_bju_15pro_banjo_ukulele.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530263 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/banjo-246x300.png\" alt=\"Harley Benton BJU-15Pro Banjo Ukulele\" width=\"246\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/banjo-246x300.png 246w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/banjo.png 412w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530263\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Banjo Ukulele Harley Benton BJU-15Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ukulele Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Have questions about the ukulele or specific models? We\u2019ll be happy to help. Send us an email or call. Our guitar department is ready to assist.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"mailto:gitarre@thomann.de\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gitarre@thomann.de<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/de\/compinfo_contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arrange a phone consultation with our experts<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Or call us directly at 09546-9223-20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530262\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/harley_benton_kahuna_clu_50t_bundle.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530262 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/hb-300x292.png\" alt=\"Ukulele Set Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T Bundle\" width=\"300\" height=\"292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/hb-300x292.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/hb.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ukulele Set Harley Benton Kahuna CLU-50T Bundle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Things to know about the ukulele<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Like many other instruments, the ukulele is available in different sizes and therefore pitches. As one of the smallest of its kind, the \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giuksp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>soprano ukulele<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>is by far the most common. Thanks to its compact dimensions with a scale length of approx. 35 cm, the soprano uke fits in any luggage.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530440\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530440\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/harley_benton_kahuna_s_dolphin.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/dolphin-300x187.png\" alt=\"Harley Benton Kahuna-S Dolphin\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/dolphin-300x187.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/dolphin.png 584w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530440\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harley Benton Kahuna-S Dolphin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Featuring a scale length about 3.5 cm longer than that of its little sister, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giukko.html\"><strong>concert ukulele<\/strong><\/a> has a slightly longer scale (about 3.5 cm) than its smaller sibling, providing a bit more finger space and a slightly deeper sound. It\u2019s also easier to play due to its more comfortable finger spacing.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giukte.html?shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiYXQiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6MiwibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjF9&amp;reload=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>tenor ukulele<\/strong><\/a> is also a very popular size. With a 43 cm scale, it offers more room for sonic variation, especially in the bass range. Thanks to the wider fret spacing, the fretboard accommodates bigger hands without the fingers getting in the way of each other.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530442\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530442\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/fender_dhani_harrison_ukulele_tq.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530442 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/fender-150x300.png\" alt=\"Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Tq\" width=\"150\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/fender-150x300.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/fender.png 238w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530442\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Tq<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">While the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giukbr.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>baritone ukulele<\/strong><\/a> is somewhat more exotic, it is a popular choice for guitarists looking to make the switch. At a scale length of approx. 51.5 cm, the open strings are almost as long as those of a 1\/2-sized classical guitar. Also, the baritone uke is tuned to d-g-b-e like the upper four strings of a guitar.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Two extremes are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/search_dir.html?shp=eyJjb3VudHJ5IjoiYXQiLCJjdXJyZW5jeSI6MiwibGFuZ3VhZ2UiOjF9&amp;reload=1&amp;sw=Sopranino%20Ukulele&amp;smcs=19c9c9_764\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>sopranino ukulele<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giukba.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bass ukulele<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the former being the smallest, the latter the biggest. And with such contrasting dimensions, you might think that the bass ukulele doesn\u2019t really fit in with its tiny relatives. Quite the contrary: it is very sociable and plays an important role in ukulele orchestras, laying a solid foundation for the rest of the bunch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530443\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530443\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/harley_benton_u_bass_mahogany.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530443 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/bass-300x203.png\" alt=\"Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany\" width=\"300\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/bass-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/bass.png 532w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Harley Benton UkeBass Mahogany<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Purely acoustic or electrified<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As an unamplified acoustic instrument, the ukulele is limited in volume. This means that it can easily be drowned out when playing with others. That\u2019s why electric ukuleles began to appear a long time ago. Available in a wide range of (sometimes extravagant) designs, electric ukuleles are definitely setting new trends \u2013 for example in the form of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/cat_GK_giuksp.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>solid-body electric ukuleles<\/strong><\/a>. An alternative that could be really interesting for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530441\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530441\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/flight_vanguard_tenor_e_ukulele_tbk.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530441 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/euke-300x186.png\" alt=\"Flight Vanguard Tenor E-Ukulele TBK\" width=\"300\" height=\"186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/euke-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/euke.png 576w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flight Vanguard Tenor E-Ukulele TBK<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Ukulele \u2013 the jumping flea travelling the world<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">With its unmistakable sound, the ukulele evokes memories of white sandy beaches and traditional Hawaiian flower leis. Most people associate the instrument with the Polynesian archipelago now known as the \u201cAloha State\u201d of the USA. However, legend has it that it was actually introduced to Hawaii in 1859 by a Portuguese immigrant who had three talented cabinetmakers and musicians onboard his vessel, including a certain Manuel Nunez.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_530445\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-530445\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/gewa_manoa_b_co_m_banjo_ukulele_mn.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-530445 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/banjo-1-300x205.png\" alt=\"Gewa VGS Manoa B-CO-M Banjo Uke MN\" width=\"300\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/banjo-1-300x205.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/01\/banjo-1.png 527w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-530445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Gewa VGS Manoa B-CO-M Banjo Uke MN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The Hawaiians were delighted and because they liked to show off their rapid fingers, they affectionately named the instrument \u201cukulele\u201d, which translates to &#8220;jumping flea&#8221;. Beautiful instruments were crafted from the wood of the local koa acacia tree, which features an unusual grain. As its popularity grew, the uke later made it to North America, then back across the pond to England and, popularized by entertainer Stefan Raab, to Germany. There\u2019s no denying that the ukulele has long since become a cult instrument across the world. Wherever it comes from.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Your Ukulele Stories<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you play ukulele? 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