Well, look at the overall construction. I haven’t had great experiences with $40 ukes, but you could find a gem here and there. If you’ve played it, you like it, it holds its tuning, and it’s working for you, go for it. If you’re willing to save for a little longer, you could find a nice Kala for $25-$30 more. You do what’s best for you 😀.
This was great, thanks, I have been researching "how do you play bb minor on ukulele?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Fenaylern Nonpareil Formula - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to play the ukulele like a pro minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.
I don't play ukelele or guitar. I'm just looking for a new hobby due to my psychiatrist's advice but I see your smile and your passion when you play and this really made my day. Thank you for the video. I hope you have a good day too. (I love the tones too! It sounded cheerful and sweet. I used to play my country's traditional stringed instrument for 10 years which I got no passion in and I think ukulele will be the first instrument that I will get to choose and come to love)
I just wanted to pop in and say how much I enjoyed this video. I can just tell how much you enjoy playing each one, how you smile and just get lost in the music. I’m a beginner ukulele player and I can’t wait to enjoy playing at least half as much as you do :)
I own the Kala long neck soprano and I absolutely love it. The tone to my ear is surprisingly good for it's price range and thick top. I end up recommending the Kala long neck to my friends along with the Cordoba 15cm, which I also own. I would love to see more companies making long neck sopranos.
Hi Matt!!!! Great to see you in the comments. Yes, both are amazing ukuleles for beginners, in my opinion 😀. I was so surprised to see the long neck priced at $97. Overall construction felt really solid. Thanks for sharing your opinions. They’re very valuable.
You are so incredibly positive and it's inspiring and wonderful and a joy to see. When I started playing guitar at 9 years old I took lessons at the local music store. He was a great guitar player but he was extremely grim and unfriendly. He was a Spanish fellow who took everything very seriously and he didn't like me for some reason. Probably because I was the only one with steel string guitar while the others played a classical. Or something. I'm not sure. But his negativity could have dissuaded me from playing guitar. When I look back on it it amazes me that I actually persisted and continued with the guitar despite that not so great initial impression from that teacher. If I had had a teacher as positive as you I'm sure it would have made a world of difference. You are really sparking and helping people and improving their lives with your wonderful skills but also your amazing character and professionalism. I'm sure you've heard this from your students but let me just say you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you very much.
You have such a good energy and make resonate them well, very cool to be able to hear them one after the other to compare;anyways that motivates me a lot to experiment more with mine and to play with it, thank you !
Just wanted to say that seeing the joy on your face while playing is beautiful! I can really tell how much you enjoy the instrument. I’m struggling to learn... but it’s always nice to see people enjoying the instrument. :)
This is great, thanks for the diagrams and close-up photos. I didn't know that frets numbers can vary within the same size ukulele. Appreciate all the details about each brand. Cool to see the Flight travel uke and the Kala Exotic Mahogany tenor as I'm a happy player of both :) Thanks again for all your help and time you invest in creating your videos. Happy day.
I have one of the Flight Travel Soprano ukuleles and I love it. It's great. I very much like the tone of it. It's lightweight. It's cute. It's pretty. It can't ever get fret sprout because the neck and the frets are all made of plastic. It isn't to say I wouldn't get a wooden uke one day and perhaps face that issue, but for now I'm very pleased with my Flight Travel uke and I believe I'd always want to have one (meaning down the line when I might have more than one uke, I'd always want to have a Flight Travel as one of them. For now, it is my one and only and I'm happy I chose it to start with.) I also like the tone of it more than I like some of the wooden ones, and I prefer it over some ukes that cost more. Great video, Katie. I've very much enjoyed it!! XOXO
Kala Mandy Harvey is one of the most beautiful ukeleles I've seen in my life! I am definitely adding it to my wish list, first position! Wow... I'm in love!
This is a great overview for new beginners, great Job. Here are my thoughts and comments after watching it again today. 1. While in general with Soprano ukuleles, as you said, being smaller people find their hands can feel cramped, having a wider neck can help make them less cramped for people with bigger hands. 2. Plastic is not always found on cheap travel ukes, while some are, like the Kala waterman, Makala Dolphin/Shark, Kala Ukeadelic, some of the Enya uke models, other ukes like Ovation, Flea, Fluke, and Outdoor ukuleles are not cheap these more expensive ones tend to have ABS plastic. 3. Laminate Vrs Solid wood: generally with laminate they will be less likely to crack due to temperature varying. Also the tone will stay the same as when you buy it. With solid ukuleles they can be a bit more prone to cracking in extreme temperatures, but a good thing is the sound bets enter and improves with age.
I just happy to see your beautiful smile when you play every Ukulele. I see the love and happiness in that smile. Beautiful sound you show us make me feel happy and want to learn how to play it. My son has to return the Ukulele to his teacher as the school end. I will get him one tomorrow. Thank you so much for all the info you provide us. So appreciate your VDO.😊🙏🏽
My first Ukulele was a Journey UC310 concert. It has a solid mahogany top and laminate back and sides. The only real issue was that it needed a setup since the strings were really high. Once setup I changed the strings to Martin fluorocarbon and the ukulele sounded fantastic and highly recommended.
Thank you so much as someone who knew nothing this was so informative. I bought a kala satin mahogany tenor (I'm 6 3 big hands Haha). Thank you for showing the way on the first steps of my musical journey!
Thank you! 😊 for sharing your opinions and showing how each one sounds and details. The choice will depend on each person's budget, the sound that one likes best, and the appearance of the ukulele.🌸
I am enjoying your videos. I am brand new to the uke world. Received my 1st one 4 days ago (the Waterman because I didn't want to spend a lot of money up front to try it out and I live in SW Florida and can always get some use out of it out on the paddleboard, etc.) I have already decided it's time to upgrade and have ordered the Enya EUC MAD concert. I am a professional woodwind musician but needed an instrument to use for singalongs with a special needs population I will be working with - you can't sing and play a ww instrument at the same time) and keyboards are really just a pain to haul around. I thought "what the heck, this might work." I am completely obsessed and can't wait to become proficient. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
The Makala Dolphin and Shark ukuleles are usually excellent for the price as a starter uke. The Makala Waterman ukes sound like a toy compared to other ukes. Also the Kala ukeadelic, both the original plastic and wooden models, are great too. I always would recommend 2 strap buttons and a guitar strap on all ukes, makes it easier to play.
I have a Lanikai ACST-B. I absolutely love it! It is my first uke, and it is my baby! My concert is a Balnna Concert, but it's really more for fun, it's rainbow colored, and my soprano is a Hricane which is a nice uke, but just a bit small. I am awaiting the arrival of my Kala Voyager edition "Guidance" in the mail. It's a tenor. Can't wait!
I've been watching you and you are great! I write songs with my ukes and post them on my channel Jenny Blue's Stories and Songs. It's slow going, but every day is a new day! I hope that I come up with stuff that will bring joy to people; as I have had a lot of joy since I picked up my Bari and recently learned a little of standard uke and acquired UAS. Lol.
Great video. I started with a Hal Leonard Ukulele starter pack for my birthday. I sort of wish I still had that instrument. I lent it to someone and they never gave it back. Anyways it didn't take long for me to want something better and of course, set up. That Christmas (six months later) I got a Solid Mahogany Concert by Kala from the Ukulele Site. I went with the Ukulele Site because of their instrument sound samples. I listened to all the ukes in my price range and it was the warmness of the solid mahogany that won me over. I started a ukulele group and most of us play Kalas.
Yeah! I'm so happy that this was something that you wanted to see. I'm working on my "how to upgrade your uke" video. That should be posted next week :).
I've been wanting to play ukulele for a long time and I've been doing some research and found that pineapple is the one for me, I was told when I first wanted to play ukulele that I shouldn't but now I've never wanted to play it more, and I was also told that I shouldn't get a pineapple, but I love it so much! It just really seems, me. I'm wanting to start out with a soprano pineapple but once i get good I'm gonna move onto concert pineapple, the concert pineapple has such a lovely sound and it really stands out to me from all the other ones, so I would just like to thank you for making this video!
I did he same thing! Except I didn’t use a pineapple. I started out with a soprano, and I am now moving onto a concert! I just thought that it was cool🤣
Hello, this was very helpful. I have played acoustic guitar for most of my life, but am switching over to ukulele. I find it easier to play. I should mention that I am 66 and suffer from minor arthritis. What I take away from this review is that choosing a ukulele is the same as choosing a guitar. I will need to find a reliable music store and try a few out before I know which one is the right one for me. I will say that even the 'pricey' ukes are still well below even an average guitar.
I want to REALLY thank you. When I was a lot younger I played the Uke. I believe I got it from trading in S&H Green Stamps (yep... I go back that far). Anyway now in my late 60's I was going to purchase a Uke and really was SHOCKED at the various prices. None the less your video reminded me why I got rid of my Uke and settled for MANY other instruments. Thank you as now I will not be purchasing ANY Uke - - - the sound from these instruments (to me), sound muted and always a bit off. Enjoy The Days.
Nice selection. As my first ukulele I bought a Kala KA-T tenor, quality build, very well finished and sounds great. I like the tone of baritone and larger fret space, but it sounds more like a guitar than a ukulele, and since I already play guitar, it was not on the list.
Thanks so much for watching and thanks so much for leaving your thoughts. It’s least great to hear what people have and what they think. Thanks again and I hope you have a great day. Stay safe wherever you are.
Hello there, I am not only visually impaired, but I am a music person and I’m about to start learning the ukulele myself, a friend of mine just came back from Hawaii and I’m just super anxious to have a ukulele as part of my musical instrument collection. I currently have two sets of guitars. But definitely the ukulele is next.
I recently discovered your channel an I‘m so happy I did. I’m learning acoustic guitar and always wanted to play ukulele too. Now I ordered the Kala Mandy Harvey and looking forward learning from you. You’re such a nice and good teacher. Please keep up and thank you so much. ❤️ love from Germany 😘
I am building a Tenor Ukelele but to have something to play as I work towards completion I bought a Uke on EBay. I had actually wanted a Tenor, but no seller of Tenor Ukes seemed to be willing to mail to my P.O. Box. Out of desperation I bought a well reviewed Mitchell MU40C concert sized Uke for the ridiculous price of $28. As I opened the box today I was wondering goat or win? I would call it a win. It has a nice tone with a nice sustain in the low end. Considering its not made from tonewood costing $200 for the soundboard it was almost unreal how well it sounded. The over all build pattern was nice too. While it does not have a fancy bookmarked grain pattern and is somewhat uniform in appearance along with a satin finish I still think it looks nice; besides sound counts not appearances.
Lovely and informative tour through affordable ukes. I'm looking for a uke for my granddaughter, who is fascinated with my ukes. She's 2 1/2, going on 14! Just for size I'm thinking of looking at sopranino ukes. She can strum, but not much more. But she is entranced.
Hey Katie, thank you for this video. It was great. A brand that makes solid Ukuleles from the least expensive to the more expensive is Eddy Finn. They are very reasonably price $30ish to about $130 dollars. They are a great beginner as well intermediate. Most of my students have started and continued with these ukulele. I love them personally and I tend to go to them more often than to my more expensive ones. For what ever this is worth. Have a great day and enjoy ukuleleing!!! (if that is a word???)
It seems like its more of an advantage to visit to visit a music shop inorder to be able to feel and play the instrument unlike buying one through online shopping
I started with the Córdoba 15cm very nice. I also purchased a Mitchell soprano MU40 for my daughter who decided she didn’t want it. I played both for a while and found it easier to form cord shapes on the soprano but it had a buzz to it and finally lent it to my nephew so I could get a bit nicer soprano. I picked a Lanikai which I’m very happy with although I haven’t been playing it long. No more buzz while playing
I just got a Kala KA-CEM RW concert uke and I am in LOVE!!! 😍🥰 I've only ever owned soprano ukes before, so it's going to be a bit of a learning curve, but it has such a full sound! It's a bit on the pricier side but SOOO worth it!!!
Fantastic, informative video. Your presentation is aiso throughly enjoyable and helpful. I had a ukelele when I was in grade school, and I grew up playing guitar. I think I'll probably purchase a uke soon. Stay safe and well 🎵🎵💕💕
Wow, that's a really comprehensive guide. Thanks! I never knew closed-gear tuners affected the balance of a ukulele. And "fret sprout"? That sounds nasty😂
I haven't even decided if a Ukulele is for me. I know I want to play some sort of instrument and I'm late to the game at 37-years-old. The only instrument I believe I've ever really learned to play was a Trumpet. Right now, it's between a Ukulele or a Native American Flute. The Native American Flute mainly because it's nearly impossible to play bad on it. That's a huge thing for me plus it goes back to some of the Native American culture in my family and the fact I do tend to do better with instruments that I can blow in. I could obviously blow into a Ukulele but I don't think it would help anything. :)
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.... I am trying to choose my second Uke and the information about fretboard spining and bound edges is great to know !!
I’m so happy that this helped you 😀. My “how to upgrade hyoid uke video is coming out soon, I hope it will give you even more of an idea as to what to look for. Do you have your eye on any uke in particular ?
@@OneMusicSchool I was thinking of the Luna Vintage mohagany tenor in red satin....I want a Tenor with a low G string and strap buttons...but I keep looking at different brands each have their subtle differences . I want something that sounds nice and is pretty to look at ....any suggestions ? I have been playing for 8 months and have a concert size Kala KA-C ...really love my uke , I've never played any instrument before.
I’ve beat great things about Luna, but I’ve only tried their tattoo model. Have you considered a Lanikai? Im my next video, I feature a blue tenor with cutaway and Fishman Kula Preamp (strap buttons too) that’s made of quilted maple. It’s stunning! Heid has the natural finish as well as the red one. It’s priced at around $390 and comes with a great case.
You can string any uke with a low G, so that’s a $5 fix 😀. It’s. I’ve to know that you can customize your uke strings even if the uke you purchased doesn’t come with a low G.
I have the Lanikai QM-RDCET on my list of possibilities , as well as a Fender and an Enya. I live in Canada so I'm not sure if they sell the Lanikai here....is this Lanikai the same model you are talking about ? It's beautiful to look at , not sure how it is to play , I live far from any dealers too....i chose my Kala from online reviews ( was lucky it was a great Uke) ... I did order from a reputable music store.
Love your review of the Cordoba range so much I bought the 25T-CE as I wanted an electric tenor to sit along side my acoustic Mainland Tenor. Until recently I have enjoyed playing the Cordoba with re-entrant tuning (my Mainland has a low G). A few weeks ago I decided to switch the Cordoba to low G and the tone seemed to lift quite noticeably; so much so I can hardly put it down. Thanks again.
Hi! Loving the content, but I had a request :) i would love to know how to play Saturn by sleeping at last on the acoustic guitar. There are no tutorials for that song. Much love! :)
That Song is a masterpiece with so many emotions if you havent listened to it by now turn off your lights sit in a dark, low lightened room and close your eyes.
@@XxAdizero97xX oh my goodness, this song reminds me of the summer I spent in greece back in 2017... Such a emotional song, i love it. And thank you for reminding me of its existence
I don't play the ukelele, I play violin, viola, mandolin, and bass guitar, but what I know for sure is that quality counts in tone and playability, and an instrument IS something that is worth making payments on. I'd rather make payments on an instrument than owning one that's lacking that I outright payed for.
Could you review the Kala LTP-S ukulele? It’s only $49.99 currently on Amazon (the price was reduced) It has many good reviews but I would like to see you try it out too!
Aloha! Greetings! I really enjoy your video and it was well explained regarding the difference Ukuleles. I personally prefer Hawaiian Koa as my first choice even do some are a little over the budget and as my second choice as part of my favorite Ukuleles... the Mahogany Ukes which they have good sound too! Can you make a video explaining de different types of woods on the Ukuleles construction and the different in sounds? Also about the best strings for the Ukes since they are different brands to purchase. I bet that there a lot of other people that would like to know about them. It would be an interesting Topic. I love your videos! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Hi! I can’t remember if I already commented on this video or not because I have seen it too many times! I I was wondering that if I were to get a Tenor, would I still be able to play the same songs that I am currently playing on the soprano? Like would your under the sea, or Hakuna Matata tutorials still work on a tenor? Thanks! (Also anyone else reading this feel free to reply and help as well!)
Could you plz talk about 5 string and 8 string ukulele. I love the sound of 8 string ukulele but I have no idea if it will be good for beginner. Also could you please talk about electronical ones with preamps
Hi and thanks for watching. I have a second video about how to upgrade your uke. It has a section on pickups and electronics. I’ll link it for you. How to upgrade your uke- ruclips.net/video/LZkYKPgM6oc/видео.html In my personal opinion, I would say that 6 and 8 string ukes wouldn’t be a good choice for a beginner. Even though they have octave strings and you would use the same finger placements as a standard uke, you’d be pushing down on two strings with one finger rather than one. I would say, stick to a standard 4 string uke. Once you get used to that, you can move over to a 6 or 8 string. They do sound pretty with the extra strings, but my advice would be to just stick with a 4 string and upgrade to one with 6 or more strings. I hope that helps.
We have several U basses at Heid. I should review them, but have you checked out Stephen Cox? He's a fantastic Bass player and overall musician. He's also reviewed several Ukulele basses as well as strings. Go check him out :).
Actually, I just wrote a series a few months ago about rhythm basics and how it relates to strumming. Is that what you're looking for? I haven't filmed it yet, but the series is planned.
In my opinion I’m looking for the small ukulele because I can already play guitar but I want to try a small instrument that I can carry around so there’s like no point in buying something that’s quite big
i personally recommend a concert size. when i started playing uke, i chose a soprano uke. it was comfortable until i started playing guitar. my hands got kinda cramped on my soprano ukes and it was just overall uncomfortable. keep in mind i have small hands lol. and recently i got a concert uke and it's a lot more comfortable, but still portable!
I will be looking at a Kala, KA-158-11? Maybe L at the end tomorrow to possibly purchase. I count 12 frets from the picture, color is a dark almost black & the Hawaiian Islands are etched into the face with white keys. What quality am I looking at? Your input will be welcome.
WARNING: Cheap Ukes - :27
Uke Sizes - 1:23
Finding the right size - 3:30
Headstocks and Action - 4:11
Materials/Tonewood - 5:06
Sopranos - 6:21
Concerts - 11:17
Tenors - 13:13
Baritones - 15:37
If a uke is $40 does that mean it’s cheap
Well, look at the overall construction. I haven’t had great experiences with $40 ukes, but you could find a gem here and there. If you’ve played it, you like it, it holds its tuning, and it’s working for you, go for it. If you’re willing to save for a little longer, you could find a nice Kala for $25-$30 more. You do what’s best for you 😀.
Thank you for the advice!
I got a diamondhead for 40 bucks and it was actually really nice
This was great, thanks, I have been researching "how do you play bb minor on ukulele?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Fenaylern Nonpareil Formula - (should be on google have a look ) ? It is a good one off product for discovering how to play the ukulele like a pro minus the normal expense. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my co-worker got excellent success with it.
As a 58 year old lifelong guitarist finally looking for his first good quality ukulele - this is the only video I need. Brilliant job!
So glad that this helped 😀. Thanks so much for watching.
This is such a great begginers guide! It's great to have youtubers like you❤
Thank you so much for watching 😀. I really hope that it helped.
I don't play ukelele or guitar.
I'm just looking for a new hobby due to my psychiatrist's advice but I see your smile and your passion when you play and this really made my day.
Thank you for the video.
I hope you have a good day too.
(I love the tones too! It sounded cheerful and sweet. I used to play my country's traditional stringed instrument for 10 years which I got no passion in and I think ukulele will be the first instrument that I will get to choose and come to love)
I just wanted to pop in and say how much I enjoyed this video. I can just tell how much you enjoy playing each one, how you smile and just get lost in the music. I’m a beginner ukulele player and I can’t wait to enjoy playing at least half as much as you do :)
I own the Kala long neck soprano and I absolutely love it. The tone to my ear is surprisingly good for it's price range and thick top. I end up recommending the Kala long neck to my friends along with the Cordoba 15cm, which I also own. I would love to see more companies making long neck sopranos.
Hi Matt!!!! Great to see you in the comments. Yes, both are amazing ukuleles for beginners, in my opinion 😀. I was so surprised to see the long neck priced at $97. Overall construction felt really solid. Thanks for sharing your opinions. They’re very valuable.
Hello, I`m 6`3" with big hands and a tenor was recommended . Would this long neck be the same for big hands ? Thank you !
You are so incredibly positive and it's inspiring and wonderful and a joy to see. When I started playing guitar at 9 years old I took lessons at the local music store. He was a great guitar player but he was extremely grim and unfriendly. He was a Spanish fellow who took everything very seriously and he didn't like me for some reason. Probably because I was the only one with steel string guitar while the others played a classical. Or something. I'm not sure. But his negativity could have dissuaded me from playing guitar. When I look back on it it amazes me that I actually persisted and continued with the guitar despite that not so great initial impression from that teacher. If I had had a teacher as positive as you I'm sure it would have made a world of difference. You are really sparking and helping people and improving their lives with your wonderful skills but also your amazing character and professionalism. I'm sure you've heard this from your students but let me just say you are a wonderful teacher. Thank you very much.
You have such a good energy and make resonate them well, very cool to be able to hear them one after the other to compare;anyways that motivates me a lot to experiment more with mine and to play with it, thank you !
I'm so glad that you liked it :). Thanks for watching and have a great day!
I learned so much about ukes from this video! I feel confident to buy one now.
This made my day! I’m so glad this helped you 😀😀.
@@OneMusicSchool I bought two 🫠😂
Just wanted to say that seeing the joy on your face while playing is beautiful! I can really tell how much you enjoy the instrument. I’m struggling to learn... but it’s always nice to see people enjoying the instrument. :)
God have I just found the best uke channel on the RUclips!!!
I love everything about this.
I have the Mandy Harvey uke and it's my baby I absolutely recommend it!
That's awesome!!!!
@@OneMusicSchool I got it thanks to your video! Thanks so much for getting me into music! I'm going to music school cause of this!
Thank you for the great video and information. Looking to buy a tenor for my grandson as a beginner. I think I could watch you play all day!
You’re so kind! Thank you so much? And I’m so glad that this helped.
This is great, thanks for the diagrams and close-up photos. I didn't know that frets numbers can vary within the same size ukulele. Appreciate all the details about each brand. Cool to see the Flight travel uke and the Kala Exotic Mahogany tenor as I'm a happy player of both :) Thanks again for all your help and time you invest in creating your videos. Happy day.
Thanks for being g here and watching! I really appreciate it.
I have one of the Flight Travel Soprano ukuleles and I love it. It's great. I very much like the tone of it. It's lightweight. It's cute. It's pretty. It can't ever get fret sprout because the neck and the frets are all made of plastic. It isn't to say I wouldn't get a wooden uke one day and perhaps face that issue, but for now I'm very pleased with my Flight Travel uke and I believe I'd always want to have one (meaning down the line when I might have more than one uke, I'd always want to have a Flight Travel as one of them. For now, it is my one and only and I'm happy I chose it to start with.) I also like the tone of it more than I like some of the wooden ones, and I prefer it over some ukes that cost more. Great video, Katie. I've very much enjoyed it!! XOXO
That’s great to hear your feedback about your uke, and I’m glad that you’re happy with it 😀. Thanks for stair your thoughts. I appreciate it.
Kala Mandy Harvey is one of the most beautiful ukeleles I've seen in my life! I am definitely adding it to my wish list, first position! Wow... I'm in love!
This is a great overview for new beginners, great Job.
Here are my thoughts and comments after watching it again today.
1. While in general with Soprano ukuleles, as you said, being smaller people find their hands can feel cramped, having a wider neck can help make them less cramped for people with bigger hands.
2. Plastic is not always found on cheap travel ukes, while some are, like the Kala waterman, Makala Dolphin/Shark, Kala Ukeadelic, some of the Enya uke models, other ukes like Ovation, Flea, Fluke, and Outdoor ukuleles are not cheap these more expensive ones tend to have ABS plastic.
3. Laminate Vrs Solid wood: generally with laminate they will be less likely to crack due to temperature varying. Also the tone will stay the same as when you buy it. With solid ukuleles they can be a bit more prone to cracking in extreme temperatures, but a good thing is the sound bets enter and improves with age.
I just happy to see your beautiful smile when you play every Ukulele. I see the love and happiness in that smile. Beautiful sound you show us make me feel happy and want to learn how to play it. My son has to return the Ukulele to his teacher as the school end. I will get him one tomorrow. Thank you so much for all the info you provide us. So appreciate your VDO.😊🙏🏽
Thank you. Love the way you smile when playing. Joyful! :)
My first Ukulele was a Journey UC310 concert. It has a solid mahogany top and laminate back and sides. The only real issue was that it needed a setup since the strings were really high. Once setup I changed the strings to Martin fluorocarbon and the ukulele sounded fantastic and highly recommended.
Can I just say how cute those ukuleles were I might be looking for one thank you 🌈
Thank you so much as someone who knew nothing this was so informative. I bought a kala satin mahogany tenor (I'm 6 3 big hands Haha). Thank you for showing the way on the first steps of my musical journey!
Thank you! 😊 for sharing your opinions and showing how each one sounds and details. The choice will depend on each person's budget, the sound that one likes best, and the appearance of the ukulele.🌸
That fret board at 16:45 is gorgeous!!!
Such a wonderfully made video. Thank you... Everything is covered here. You are so lovely.
So glad that this helped! Thanks for watching and have a great day 😀.
@@OneMusicSchool Many many thanks, Linda. You do beautiful life-affirming work. Very much appreciated/ Lots of love.
I am enjoying your videos. I am brand new to the uke world. Received my 1st one 4 days ago (the Waterman because I didn't want to spend a lot of money up front to try it out and I live in SW Florida and can always get some use out of it out on the paddleboard, etc.) I have already decided it's time to upgrade and have ordered the Enya EUC MAD concert. I am a professional woodwind musician but needed an instrument to use for singalongs with a special needs population I will be working with - you can't sing and play a ww instrument at the same time) and keyboards are really just a pain to haul around. I thought "what the heck, this might work." I am completely obsessed and can't wait to become proficient. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I have a Kala All Bamboo Tenor Uke with a low G. It is only 149.00 and of my many ukes, I really love it.
The Makala Dolphin and Shark ukuleles are usually excellent for the price as a starter uke.
The Makala Waterman ukes sound like a toy compared to other ukes.
Also the Kala ukeadelic, both the original plastic and wooden models, are great too.
I always would recommend 2 strap buttons and a guitar strap on all ukes, makes it easier to play.
I have a Lanikai ACST-B. I absolutely love it! It is my first uke, and it is my baby! My concert is a
Balnna Concert, but it's really more for fun, it's rainbow colored, and my soprano is a Hricane which is a nice uke, but just a bit small. I am awaiting the arrival of my Kala Voyager edition "Guidance" in the mail. It's a tenor. Can't wait!
Thanks so much for watching and thanks for sharing your experiences. I appreciate it :). Have a great day.
I've been watching you and you are great! I write songs with my ukes and post them on my channel Jenny Blue's Stories and Songs. It's slow going, but every day is a new day! I hope that I come up with stuff that will bring joy to people; as I have had a lot of joy since I picked up my Bari and recently learned a little of standard uke and acquired UAS. Lol.
Demos
Soprano:
6:56 Kala Waterman
7:32 Flight TUS-35
7:52 Kala Pineapple
8:51 Kala KA-SEM
9:40 Kala KA-SLNG
10:34 Ohana SK-15W
Concert:
11:16 Cordoba 15 CM
12:02 Fender Zuma
12:34 Cynthia Lin Ohama
Tenor:
13:12 Kala Mandy Harvey
13:45 Ohana TK-70W
14:29 Cordoba 15TM
14:54 Kala KA-TEM
Baritone:
15:37 Lankikai Solid Top
16:34 Kala Satin
Great video. I started with a Hal Leonard Ukulele starter pack for my birthday. I sort of wish I still had that instrument. I lent it to someone and they never gave it back. Anyways it didn't take long for me to want something better and of course, set up. That Christmas (six months later) I got a Solid Mahogany Concert by Kala from the Ukulele Site. I went with the Ukulele Site because of their instrument sound samples. I listened to all the ukes in my price range and it was the warmness of the solid mahogany that won me over. I started a ukulele group and most of us play Kalas.
Best video for uke learning. Listen carefully. I have experience.
Wow, thanks!
Perfect timing I’ve been wanting to get a second ukulele for Christmas and this will give me an idea for what to look for.
Yeah! I'm so happy that this was something that you wanted to see. I'm working on my "how to upgrade your uke" video. That should be posted next week :).
I've been wanting to play ukulele for a long time and I've been doing some research and found that pineapple is the one for me, I was told when I first wanted to play ukulele that I shouldn't but now I've never wanted to play it more, and I was also told that I shouldn't get a pineapple, but I love it so much! It just really seems, me. I'm wanting to start out with a soprano pineapple but once i get good I'm gonna move onto concert pineapple, the concert pineapple has such a lovely sound and it really stands out to me from all the other ones, so I would just like to thank you for making this video!
I did he same thing! Except I didn’t use a pineapple. I started out with a soprano, and I am now moving onto a concert! I just thought that it was cool🤣
The way she looks so happy while she plays
Hello, this was very helpful. I have played acoustic guitar for most of my life, but am switching over to ukulele. I find it easier to play. I should mention that I am 66 and suffer from minor arthritis. What I take away from this review is that choosing a ukulele is the same as choosing a guitar. I will need to find a reliable music store and try a few out before I know which one is the right one for me. I will say that even the 'pricey' ukes are still well below even an average guitar.
This is just a fantastic video. Thanks for making this. I knew nothing about ukes before watching this and now I feel I have a solid foundation!
Thank you for including the baritone ukulele.
I hope that it helped. There weren’t many that I could borrow to give you sound samples in the video, but I tried. 😀
I want to REALLY thank you. When I was a lot younger I played the Uke. I believe I got it from trading in S&H Green Stamps (yep... I go back that far). Anyway now in my late 60's I was going to purchase a Uke and really was SHOCKED at the various prices. None the less your video reminded me why I got rid of my Uke and settled for MANY other instruments. Thank you as now I will not be purchasing ANY Uke - - - the sound from these instruments (to me), sound muted and always a bit off. Enjoy The Days.
Nice selection. As my first ukulele I bought a Kala KA-T tenor, quality build, very well finished and sounds great. I like the tone of baritone and larger fret space, but it sounds more like a guitar than a ukulele, and since I already play guitar, it was not on the list.
Thanks so much for watching and thanks so much for leaving your thoughts. It’s least great to hear what people have and what they think. Thanks again and I hope you have a great day. Stay safe wherever you are.
Aloha and thank you. That was very informative and enjoyable 🎶❤️.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and have a great day!
Hello there, I am not only visually impaired, but I am a music person and I’m about to start learning the ukulele myself, a friend of mine just came back from Hawaii and I’m just super anxious to have a ukulele as part of my musical instrument collection. I currently have two sets of guitars. But definitely the ukulele is next.
I recently discovered your channel an I‘m so happy I did. I’m learning acoustic guitar and always wanted to play ukulele too. Now I ordered the Kala Mandy Harvey and looking forward learning from you. You’re such a nice and good teacher. Please keep up and thank you so much. ❤️ love from Germany 😘
How do you like the Kala Mandy Harvey ukulele? I'm thinking about purchasing it.
I am building a Tenor Ukelele but to have something to play as I work towards completion I bought a Uke on EBay. I had actually wanted a Tenor, but no seller of Tenor Ukes seemed to be willing to mail to my P.O. Box. Out of desperation I bought a well reviewed Mitchell MU40C concert sized Uke for the ridiculous price of $28. As I opened the box today I was wondering goat or win? I would call it a win. It has a nice tone with a nice sustain in the low end. Considering its not made from tonewood costing $200 for the soundboard it was almost unreal how well it sounded. The over all build pattern was nice too. While it does not have a fancy bookmarked grain pattern and is somewhat uniform in appearance along with a satin finish I still think it looks nice; besides sound counts not appearances.
Lovely and informative tour through affordable ukes. I'm looking for a uke for my granddaughter, who is fascinated with my ukes. She's 2 1/2, going on 14! Just for size I'm thinking of looking at sopranino ukes. She can strum, but not much more. But she is entranced.
Awesome how playing these Ukes make Terry smile. 😃 That has added value.
Oh shit dawg I think I was just convinced to get a bari Ukulele I have always hated them until this video I really want a bari right now
You will not regret it! Baris are the best! I love mine!
Gracias!!!
Voy por Mandy Harvey 💛🧡
Halo my friend. Nice upload. Thanks for sharing. All the best Kjell
Thank you for always watching! I really appreciate you.
I always wanted to try to play a ukulele so ty for this!
Hey Katie, thank you for this video. It was great. A brand that makes solid Ukuleles from the least expensive to the more expensive is Eddy Finn. They are very reasonably price $30ish to about $130 dollars. They are a great beginner as well intermediate. Most of my students have started and continued with these ukulele. I love them personally and I tend to go to them more often than to my more expensive ones. For what ever this is worth. Have a great day and enjoy ukuleleing!!! (if that is a word???)
Thank you so much for your advice ! I'm going to save up for the kala Mandy Harvey 😀
Very nice review! Thanks. I ordered my new Martin S1 Soprano a couple of days ago and am anxiously waiting for it to arrive. 😊
This was so amazing and informative. You have a bright and cheerful way about you which inspires and welcomes newbies to play! 💜☮❀
Very informative and articulate expression. -- Dr. Dennis, Bluegrass Ukulele
It seems like its more of an advantage to visit to visit a music shop inorder to be able to feel and play the instrument unlike buying one through online shopping
I totally agree. There's nothing like being able to walk into a store and play several side by side.
I started with the Córdoba 15cm very nice. I also purchased a Mitchell soprano MU40 for my daughter who decided she didn’t want it. I played both for a while and found it easier to form cord shapes on the soprano but it had a buzz to it and finally lent it to my nephew so I could get a bit nicer soprano. I picked a Lanikai which I’m very happy with although I haven’t been playing it long. No more buzz while playing
Thanks for this valuable information. Love that I got to hear each one.
Such an awesome video! I sent this to a friend who’s shopping for their first uke! Thank you for this!
Hello from Appleton! Going to Heid today based on your reviews! Thanks!!
Woohooo!!! I hope you have fun playing all of the ukes 😀.
Stoked to learn the Ukulele!
this helped I am a guitar player and I want a ukulele as a side thing and I think ukulele will come easy since I have experience with guitar
I just got a Kala KA-CEM RW concert uke and I am in LOVE!!! 😍🥰 I've only ever owned soprano ukes before, so it's going to be a bit of a learning curve, but it has such a full sound! It's a bit on the pricier side but SOOO worth it!!!
So great to hear you opinion. I really appreciate it.
Great Vid, one of the best I have seen on Uk's!!!! Gracias
Fantastic, informative video. Your presentation is aiso throughly enjoyable and helpful. I had a ukelele when I was in grade school, and I grew up playing guitar. I think I'll probably purchase a uke soon. Stay safe and well 🎵🎵💕💕
Wow, that's a really comprehensive guide. Thanks! I never knew closed-gear tuners affected the balance of a ukulele. And "fret sprout"? That sounds nasty😂
I had that kala ka-slng in my online shopping basket for a few months. Just bought it after seeing/hearing you play it 😎
Very informative! I'll probably go with the Kala long neck soprano, Pineapple, or the Baritone...
Love that baritone sound. I think it could be tuned like a mandolin
Thank you very much ..That is a very good video you provided .You have answered all the questions i been wandering about..
I haven't even decided if a Ukulele is for me. I know I want to play some sort of instrument and I'm late to the game at 37-years-old. The only instrument I believe I've ever really learned to play was a Trumpet. Right now, it's between a Ukulele or a Native American Flute. The Native American Flute mainly because it's nearly impossible to play bad on it. That's a huge thing for me plus it goes back to some of the Native American culture in my family and the fact I do tend to do better with instruments that I can blow in. I could obviously blow into a Ukulele but I don't think it would help anything. :)
love the baritones
Thanks for sharing your knowledge.... I am trying to choose my second Uke and the information about fretboard spining and bound edges is great to know !!
I’m so happy that this helped you 😀. My “how to upgrade hyoid uke video is coming out soon, I hope it will give you even more of an idea as to what to look for. Do you have your eye on any uke in particular ?
@@OneMusicSchool I was thinking of the Luna Vintage mohagany tenor in red satin....I want a Tenor with a low G string and strap buttons...but I keep looking at different brands each have their subtle differences . I want something that sounds nice and is pretty to look at ....any suggestions ? I have been playing for 8 months and have a concert size Kala KA-C ...really love my uke , I've never played any instrument before.
I’ve beat great things about Luna, but I’ve only tried their tattoo model. Have you considered a Lanikai? Im my next video, I feature a blue tenor with cutaway and Fishman Kula Preamp (strap buttons too) that’s made of quilted maple. It’s stunning! Heid has the natural finish as well as the red one. It’s priced at around $390 and comes with a great case.
You can string any uke with a low G, so that’s a $5 fix 😀. It’s. I’ve to know that you can customize your uke strings even if the uke you purchased doesn’t come with a low G.
I have the Lanikai QM-RDCET on my list of possibilities , as well as a Fender and an Enya. I live in Canada so I'm not sure if they sell the Lanikai here....is this Lanikai the same model you are talking about ? It's beautiful to look at , not sure how it is to play , I live far from any dealers too....i chose my Kala from online reviews ( was lucky it was a great Uke) ... I did order from a reputable music store.
the lanikai solid top acacia baritone is beautiful
Hi teacher Katie, could you teach us how u play the melodies that u played on the ukes ? i love them, i’d love to learn
I like your melodies when you test the ukulele, especially the one you play with the high notes. Could you make a tutorial please?
Love your review of the Cordoba range so much I bought the 25T-CE as I wanted an electric tenor to sit along side my acoustic Mainland Tenor. Until recently I have enjoyed playing the Cordoba with re-entrant tuning (my Mainland has a low G). A few weeks ago I decided to switch the Cordoba to low G and the tone seemed to lift quite noticeably; so much so I can hardly put it down. Thanks again.
Hi! Loving the content, but I had a request :) i would love to know how to play Saturn by sleeping at last on the acoustic guitar. There are no tutorials for that song. Much love! :)
Thank you so much for watching :). I've never heard of that song, but I have heard of the band. I'll look into it and see what I can do.
That Song is a masterpiece with so many emotions if you havent listened to it by now turn off your lights sit in a dark, low lightened room and close your eyes.
@@XxAdizero97xX oh my goodness, this song reminds me of the summer I spent in greece back in 2017... Such a emotional song, i love it. And thank you for reminding me of its existence
Kai Kti 700 tenor. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for leaving a comment and thanks for watching :).
I don't play the ukelele, I play violin, viola, mandolin, and bass guitar, but what I know for sure is that quality counts in tone and playability, and an instrument IS something that is worth making payments on. I'd rather make payments on an instrument than owning one that's lacking that I outright payed for.
Luna concert ukulele sounds nice
I have a Leho soprano, I like it.
Could you review the Kala LTP-S ukulele? It’s only $49.99 currently on Amazon (the price was reduced) It has many good reviews but I would like to see you try it out too!
Thank you for such a great detailed video! Very helpful!
I bought a Luna Concert, and an Oscar Schmidt concert. Both buzz on the 2nd and 3rd frets. It's an very annoying sound. The Luna is worse.
When you pulled out the bright orange plastic one I was like OH GIMME IT LMAO I'm a sucker for orange
Aloha! Greetings! I really enjoy your video and it was well explained regarding the difference Ukuleles. I personally prefer Hawaiian Koa as my first choice even do some are a little over the budget and as my second choice as part of my favorite Ukuleles... the Mahogany Ukes which they have good sound too!
Can you make a video explaining de different types of woods on the Ukuleles construction and the different in sounds? Also about the best strings for the Ukes since they are different brands to purchase.
I bet that there a lot of other people that would like to know about them. It would be an interesting Topic.
I love your videos! Mahalo Nui Loa!
Thank you for you videos!
Thank you so much for being here!!! I really appreciate you.
8:18 I'm thinking of getting one for my daughter purely because I can see her dropping it constantly.
I wish you would have added that with the baritone size you can just change the strings gcea and they sound great .
Hi! I can’t remember if I already commented on this video or not because I have seen it too many times! I
I was wondering that if I were to get a Tenor, would I still be able to play the same songs that I am currently playing on the soprano? Like would your under the sea, or Hakuna Matata tutorials still work on a tenor? Thanks! (Also anyone else reading this feel free to reply and help as well!)
Could you plz talk about 5 string and 8 string ukulele. I love the sound of 8 string ukulele but I have no idea if it will be good for beginner. Also could you please talk about electronical ones with preamps
Hi and thanks for watching. I have a second video about how to upgrade your uke. It has a section on pickups and electronics. I’ll link it for you.
How to upgrade your uke- ruclips.net/video/LZkYKPgM6oc/видео.html
In my personal opinion, I would say that 6 and 8 string ukes wouldn’t be a good choice for a beginner. Even though they have octave strings and you would use the same finger placements as a standard uke, you’d be pushing down on two strings with one finger rather than one. I would say, stick to a standard 4 string uke. Once you get used to that, you can move over to a 6 or 8 string. They do sound pretty with the extra strings, but my advice would be to just stick with a 4 string and upgrade to one with 6 or more strings. I hope that helps.
Thank you. Great info! Appreciate the education.
Next, I want a baritone and u bass!😀🥰
We have several U basses at Heid. I should review them, but have you checked out Stephen Cox? He's a fantastic Bass player and overall musician. He's also reviewed several Ukulele basses as well as strings. Go check him out :).
@@OneMusicSchool Thanks! I will check him out!! I love the sound of the u bass!
He also has u bass lessons. He collaborated with Rock Class 101 as well, so you’ll find lessons on both channels.
Can you make a video helping people whoo are really bad at strumming learn to strum?
Actually, I just wrote a series a few months ago about rhythm basics and how it relates to strumming. Is that what you're looking for? I haven't filmed it yet, but the series is planned.
Please review 8 string tenor ukuleles if you havent already.
In my opinion I’m looking for the small ukulele because I can already play guitar but I want to try a small instrument that I can carry around so there’s like no point in buying something that’s quite big
i personally recommend a concert size. when i started playing uke, i chose a soprano uke. it was comfortable until i started playing guitar. my hands got kinda cramped on my soprano ukes and it was just overall uncomfortable. keep in mind i have small hands lol. and recently i got a concert uke and it's a lot more comfortable, but still portable!
@@imtrulygreg9965 oh okay thanks for that, I’ll keep it in mind.
@@Amy-dm5ih ah, no problem! :)
thank you kindly for your review and info.....very helpful....
I will be looking at a Kala, KA-158-11? Maybe L at the end tomorrow to possibly purchase. I count 12 frets from the picture, color is a dark almost black & the Hawaiian Islands are etched into the face with white keys. What quality am I looking at? Your input will be welcome.
Great vid as always thx a lot
How about a u-bass review?
Actually my friend Stephen Cox has a RUclips channel, and he has some great u bass reviews. You should go to his channel 😀.