In addition, i ts innocent and daring melody can be seen at the same time in children’s commercials or in audiovisual projects aimed at minors.
In fact, in many schools, it has been implemented as an educational method for the development of skills and abilities, such as hearing or concentration. While it is common for this instrument to be used to set different situations and have a pleasant time, there are many more scenes in which this instrument can be played.Īs we said before, even a child with not much musical knowledge can make use of the ukulele thanks to the simplicity and ease of learning it provides.
The answer to this question is a clear and resounding no. When playing it, there are no right or wrong sounds, as long as it is well tuned, as it is a very sensitive instrument to intense strumming and bass.
There are songs that have been written specifically to be performed with ukuleles, but, after all, almost all can be covered with this instrument. Even so, if there is something that defines and characterizes them all is its peculiar and calm sound that teleports to a very quiet place, such as the beach. We can find four different types of ukulele: soprano, concerto, tenor and baritone the latter being the one that sounds most serious because of the amplitude of its resonance box. What are the characteristics of the Ukulele?įor its physical characteristics (small size, few strings and frets) and functional (simple use, modest chords) the ukulele is an instrument that can be played by anyone of any age both a young child and an older person can enjoy their harmony. Examples of songs known and performed by this instrument are “Somewhere over the rainbow” or “I m yours”.
Thus, the ukulele is related to cheerful rhythms, happy and quiet music, generating a warm and fun atmosphere. The use and popularity of this instrument underwent ups and downs (notably its prohibition during World War II), until in the 1990s it reached its peak, continuing its fame to this day. Hawaiians chose to name it “ukulele” because it means “jumping thumb”, referring to how musicians move their fingers through strings and frets. If you were asked what words come to mind when you hear “ukulele” what would you say? Hawaii, good vibes, calm, harmony… However, one of them is not entirely correct.Īlthough the ukulele is a widely used instrument in places like Hawaii or Tahiti, its origin is Portuguese, more specifically, it derives from cavaquinho, an instrument created by Portuguese immigrants in Hawaii in the 1980s and has characteristics similar to the Spanish guitar.
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