Your First Ukulele

Choosing your first ukulele

If you chose to play an instrument and your choice was the ukulele, you made a good selection. The ukulele is an easy instrument to learn, it’s unique and fun to play. The ukulele looks like a miniature guitar with 4 strings. It takes practice like any other instrument but it’s a lot easier to learn then most instruments with strings. Smaller in size, it’s easy to carry around where ever you go. Because of its size children have an easier time handling the ukulele while learning how to play. A lot of people would like to learn how to play the guitar so they learn to play the ukulele and transition into playing the guitar.

There is a wide variety of ukulele’s to choose from; to start out you should just buy a standard good sounding ukulele. You could find a lot on eBay or even Costco or Sams for under a $100. I purchased my first ukulele at Sams and it came with a carrying case, extra strings and a electronic tuner for under a hundred bucks, actually it was $99 plus tax. The ukulele was made in China but was nicely finished, good quality and had a nice sound. These are probably mass produced but it was really nice! You should take your time and research before buying your first ukulele. Once you learn how to play then you could buy a nice custom made ukulele.

I would advise you not to buy those cheap $50 ukuleles; you’ll get what you pay for as they say. If you do walk into a music store to look for a ukulele, ask the store clerk if he’s able to answer your questions about choosing a uke. They should be knowledgeable enough to help you decide what would work for you. Determine the amount you’re willing to pay and stick within that range. If you’re lucky enough to get a clerk that knows how to play, then you hit the jackpot. Ask him if the uke is tuned and if he could play a few chords. Listen to the sound, you’ll be able to hear the sound of the instrument and tell if the sound is good or bad. Normally a music shop will not carry any cheap plastic ukulele’s, they carry good quality instruments.

Now you have a decision to make. Choose wisely, your choice will make a difference if you stick with it or not. A good music center will give you good advice if they want a repeat customer. If you still have questions make sure to ask, so that you’ll be able to make the right choice. Remember, no cheap plastic uke’s and make sure it has a good sound when strumming. Good Luck!

Here are a few started pack Ukuleles  from eBay;

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