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How to choose a Ukulele

 

 

Types of Ukulele

 

Soprano Ukulele size is probably what most people picture when they think of the ukulele. It is the most common size and makes the classic, traditional ukulele sound. The soprano is the smallest and lightest uke size we offer, with the shortest scale and the tightest fret spacing. The soprano size is ideal for players of any skill or experience level, especially younger players and those with smaller hands and fingers. Due to its size, it will also have a brighter, softer tone with less projection and resonance than the larger sizes.

 

Concert Ukulele is the next step up from the soprano in size. The concert’s scale is about an inch longer, the neck is a bit wider, and overall it’s a little heavier than the soprano. The extra length allows for more frets with wider spacing between them. The concert size is great for players of any skill or experience level, but may be more comfortable for those with a bit larger hands and fingers. Being a bit larger in size, the concert has a fuller sound and warmer tone with more mid-range than the soprano. The concert also projects better than the soprano, making the volume a bit louder.

 

Tenor Ukulele is the next step up from the concert in size. The scale for the tenor is about two inches longer, the neck is just a little wider, and overall it’s a little heavier than the concert. The extra length allows for wider spacing between the frets. This makes the tenor suited for fingerpicking. The tenor size is the most popular among professional players, but is great for any skill or experience level. A tenor may be even more comfortable for those with larger hands and fingers than the concert size. The larger size gives the tenor a deeper, fuller sound with a resonant, almost bass-y tone. The tenor also projects better than the concert, making the volume a bit louder.

 

Baritone Ukulele is the next step up from the tenor in size. The baritone has the longest scale - about three inches longer than the tenor - with the widest fret spacing of all the sizes we offer. The neck on a baritone is also wider than the tenor. All of these characteristics make the baritone great for fingerpicking. The baritone size is great for all skill and experience levels, but especially for those with large hands and fingers. The baritone has the deepest, fullest sound with the most low end, sounding similar to an acoustic guitar. The baritone’s similarities to guitar continue with the tuning like the four highest strings on a guitar, making it the easiest transition for those already familiar with guitar.

ukulele type

 

Type
Frets
Fretboard
Standard length
Tuning
Soprano
12 - 15
33 cm
53 cm
G C E A
Concert
15 - 18
38 cm
58 cm
G C E A
Tenor
17 - 19
43 cm
66 cm
G C E A - D G H E
Baritone
18 - 21
48 cm
76 cm
D G H E
Bass
16 - 18
51 cm
76 cm
E A D G

 

 

 

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