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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › UkuleleUkulele - Wikipedia

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   The ukulele (/ ˌ juː k ə ˈ l eɪ l i / YOO-kə-LAY-lee; from Hawaiian: ʻukulele [ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ], approximately OO-koo-LEH-leh), also called a uke, is a member of the lute family of instruments of Portuguese origin and popularized in Hawaii. It generally employs four nylon strings. The tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and ...

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2. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › UkuleleUkulele - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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   The ukulele (pronounced /ˌjʉːkəˈlɛɪli/ from the Hawaiian ʻukulele, pronounced /ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ/) is a musical instrument with four strings. It is also called the uke for short. Ukuleles are part of the guitar family of instruments.

3. acousticrealm.com › ukulele-historyA Brief History of the Ukulele - Timeline, Facts & Artists

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   Learn about the origin, evolution and popularity of the ukulele, a four-stringed instrument from Portugal. Discover facts, artists and variations of this musical instrument that dates back to the 1800s.

   • Author: Anna Rivera

4. www.britannica.com › art › ukuleleUkulele | Hawaiian, Strumming, Chords | Britannica

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   Learn about the ukulele, a small guitar derived from the Portuguese machada, introduced to Hawaii in the 1870s. Find out how it is played, tuned, and used in jazz and solo music.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

5. www.allaboutukulele.com › history-of-ukuleleHistory Of The Ukulele: From Hawaii to Global - All About Ukulele

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   May 13, 2023 · Learn how the ukulele, a small and pretty stringed instrument, originated in Portugal and evolved in Hawaii, and became a global musical instrument. Discover its journey from the late 19th century to today, and its role in jazz, rock, and contemporary music.

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7. americanhistory.si.edu › explore › stories5 things you probably didn't know about the ‘ukulele

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   May 21, 2015 · The ‘ukulele, or ukulele, as it's spelled in American English ("uke" for short), is one of the first things that many people associate with Hawai‘i because of its presence in photos of hula girls and sailors relaxing on a paradisiacal beach.

8. ukutabs.com › ukulele-guides › ukulele-historyBrief ukulele history from its origins to now • UkuTabs

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   Learn how the ukulele originated in Portugal, became popular in Hawaii, and went through various booms and trends in music history. This web page is a condensed version of a more comprehensive guide by John King, with some myths and facts about the instrument.

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   Where did the ukulele come from?

   • In this piece, we explore the history of this four-stringed instrument that dates back to the 1800s, the ukulele. Contrary to popular belief that it was invented in Hawaii, its origin is actually from Portugal. Migrants from Madeira brought a small instrument called the “machete” to Hawaii. Hawaiians made their own version, calling it the ukulele.

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   What is a ukulele in Hawaii?

   • The ‘ukulele, or ukulele, as it's spelled in American English ("uke" for short), is one of the first things that many people associate with Hawai‘i because of its presence in photos of hula girls and sailors relaxing on a paradisiacal beach.

   5 things you probably didn't know about the ‘ukulele

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   When did the ukulele become a national instrument?

   • By the beginning of the 20th century, the ukulele had become firmly established as their national instrument. After the US annexation of Hawaii – or when the “businessmen stole Hawaii from the Hawaiians”, as Bob Brozman puts it – the new rulers were keen to market the archipelago to mainland America as a tropical island dream.

   Brief ukulele history from its origins to now • UkuTabs

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   How long is a ukulele?

   • It is seldom more than 24 inches (60 cm) long. The ukulele has been played in Europe and the United States as a jazz and solo instrument in the 20th century. It is tuned (in the middle-C octave) g′–c′–e′–a′ or d′–f♯′–a′–b′.

   Ukulele | Hawaiian, Strumming, Chords | Britannica

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