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Soprano ukulele being played. The ukulele ( / ˌjuːkəˈleɪli / YOO-kə-LAY-lee; from Hawaiian: ʻukulele [ˈʔukuˈlɛlɛ], approximatelyOO-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.
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Jul 11, 2022 · The ukulele arrived in Japan in the late 1920s and was an instant hit among music enthusiasts and performers there as well. During World War II when Western music was banned in Japan, the ukulele obviously fell out of favor, but in the mid-1950s, it experienced a resurgence in popularity. 1915 SOPRANO UKULELE.-.
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It is also called the uke for short. Ukuleles are part of the guitar family of instruments. The strings are usually tuned G, C, E, A or A, D, F #, B. Ukuleles normally have nylon strings or gut strings. Ukuleles commonly come in four sizes: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone. Sopranino and bass ukuleles also exist.
A resonator ukulele or "resophonic ukulele" is a ukulele whose sound is produced by one or more spun aluminum cones ( resonators) instead of the wooden soundboard (ukulele top/face). These instruments are sometimes referred to as " Dobro ukuleles," however the term "Dobro" is currently trademarked by the Gibson Guitar Corporation.
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. Keep reading for theories of how it got its name.
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Herbert Butros Khaury [1] [2] (April 12, 1932 – November 30, 1996), also known as Herbert Buckingham Khaury, [3] and known professionally as Tiny Tim, was an American musician and musical archivist. [4] He is known for his 1968 hit song "Tiptoe Through the Tulips", which he sang in a falsetto voice. [5]
String Instruments. Ukulele Overview. The ukulele is a string instrument from the lute family. The ukulele has its roots in the Portuguese instrument called the "machete." The ukulele looks like a small guitar. It has a bright and cheerful sound.