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If scientists in a lab were tasked with creating a musical instrument that\u2019s approachable, easy to hold and unpretentious, they\u2019d probably come up with something like the ukulele. This remarkable instrument is perfect for musical folk and non-musicians alike, and sitting down to learn the ukulele can deliver huge benefits to everyone ranging from small children to the elderly. If you\u2019re interested in picking up the uke for the first time, you\u2019ve come to the right place. We\u2019ve got 10 reasons why everyone should be playing ukulele for you in this article. <\/span>
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Reason #1: Ukes are small and easy to carry<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Ukes are some of the tiniest instruments on the planet, and that should be music to your ears if you\u2019re looking for something to play that\u2019s small, portable and easy to hold. The piano is a phenomenal instrument, but bringing it along with you on your next camping trip isn\u2019t exactly a viable option. Even smaller instruments like guitars can be a real pain to transport to and from work or musical performances\u2013\u2013think about carrying an acoustic guitar with you during rush hour on a crowded subway train\u2013\u2013 but with the average soprano ukulele weighing in at just under a pound, traveling around with a uke is a breeze. <\/span><\/p>\n

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In addition to being one the most portable instruments around, ukuleles are also much less difficult to hold than guitars are for children and smaller-than-average adults. Even simply holding an average-sized guitar can be difficult for some kids and adults, but the uke\u2019s small size and lightweight frame makes it a great instrument to pick up. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Ukuleles are also significantly more durable and less expensive than other small instruments like violins, so you don\u2019t have to be paranoid about it getting broken damaged if you decide to take it along with camping or on road trips. Happy trails! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #2: Most songs can be easily adapted for the ukulele<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Most songs found in popular music are able to be played easily on the ukulele, and songs with chords that are challenging to play on other instruments can be paired down and simplified for the ukulele. This means that most of the music you come across in popular culture can be adapted to the ukulele.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re an aspiring singer looking for an instrument to work with, playing ukulele can get you access to thousands of easy songs to sing with. And with a massive amount of free uke-related resources out there on the internet, it\u2019s never been easier to adapt your favorite songs to the ukulele. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Even songs with complicated chords can be made simple on the ukulele because of the instrument\u2019s simple construction. Instruments like pianos and guitars feature huge ranges of notes, but with only four strings, the ukulele\u2019s limited range makes it approachable and easy to adapt songs to. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #3: The uke is one of the world\u2019s friendliest instruments to children and complete beginners<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

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Practically everything about the ukulele\u2013\u2013its small size, lightweight frame and easily pressed-down strings\u2013\u2013makes it one of the easiest instruments to play on the planet. If you\u2019re looking for a starter instrument for a young child or just something fun to pick up yourself, the ukulele is going to be your best bet for a couple of reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"girlOperated in a similar way to most stringed instruments, the uke\u2019s nylon strings are much easier to hold and press down compared to guitars and basses. In particular, children and even some adults struggle to learn how to play acoustic and electric guitars because it can take weeks or even a month or two to develop protective calluses on fingers, which are needed to press down strings and generate sound without pain. <\/span><\/p>\n

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But learning how to press the strings down on the ukulele is a completely simple and painless process. It can take weeks of lessons before guitar students learn how to arrange their fingers to create chord shapes, but many young students are able to play chords on the uke after one 30-minute lesson. If you want an easy introduction to the world of music for you or your child, playing\u00a0ukulele is a phenomenal place to get started. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #4: Even the best ukuleles are relatively inexpensive<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

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If you\u2019re interested in learning how to play the guitar or piano, you\u2019ll have to make a sizable investment in order to make it happen. Guitars don\u2019t really get good until you hit the $400-$500 range, and then there\u2019s the cost of an amplifier and cables if you decide to go with an electric. There\u2019s plenty of cheap or even free pianos advertised on websites like Craigslist, but moving, tuning and storing pianos can be a costly headache. And going with an electric keyboard can cost you anywhere from $500-$3,000 depending on what kind of a model you get. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Great ukuleles, however, will only run you anywhere from $75-$300. And there\u2019s plenty of decent options out there for around $50. Why are ukes so cheap? An average ukulele is about 1\/8th the size of an average guitar. This means that there\u2019s less materials and workload involved on the part of instrument makers. Ukes are a great inexpensive investment if you\u2019re looking for an instrument to experiment with to see if you or your kids have any interest in music. <\/span><\/p>\n

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But we should note here that all ukes are <\/span>not <\/b>created equally. If you purchase a $20 ukulele over the internet, you\u2019re most like wasting your money on an instrument that can\u2019t stay in tune and therefore won\u2019t be able to be played. If you\u2019re interested in playing ukulele, do your research and be prepared to spend at least $50. Read as much online as you can and make sure to watch out for fake and paid reviews.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #5: Ukes can be a phenomenal primer for other stringed instruments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Want you or your child to learn how to play the guitar, bass or violin? Then starting with playing\u00a0ukulele is a great option. Like we mentioned before, the uke is operated in a similar way to most other stringed instruments. Press one of the uke\u2019s strings down and you\u2019ll get a note. Press down and strum multiple notes at the same time and you\u2019ll get a chord. Most stringed instruments work in the same exact way, except that the uke can be played much easier for beginners than other instruments. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The uke is a great instrument to pick up if you\u2019re interested in the guitar but aren’t sure if you\u2019re ready to make the financial and time investment yet. All of the skills you develop while playing ukulele can be directly transferred to the guitar, and many of the chord shapes you master on the uke will show up later on the guitar but with different chord names. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This isn\u2019t at all to say that the uke is a poor man\u2019s guitar. It\u2019s an incredibly versatile instrument that\u2019s able to stand completely on its own. So if you do decide to learn how to play the guitar after you\u2019ve experimented with the uke for a bit, you\u2019ll be able to have access to two incredible instruments. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #6: Most uke chord shapes are easy to play and memorize<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Most of the uke\u2019s chord shapes are a breeze to play and not difficult to memorize because the uke only has four strings. Chord shapes that are played with three or four fingers on the guitar are often played with just one finger on the uke. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a C major chord shape on the guitar and ukulele:<\/span><\/p>\n

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It usually takes months of difficult work to be able to memorize enough guitar chords to be able to play simple songs, but just a week or two of practice can give you access to all the chords you\u2019ll need to be able to play hundreds of songs on the ukulele. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s all the ukulele chords in the key of C major, a key that thousands of songs are written in:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #7: Ukuleles are unique<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Guitars, pianos and synthesizers are great instruments, but they\u2019re almost a little too commonly found in popular music. But the sound of a ukulele is interesting and relatively new to the pop music soundscape. If you\u2019ve been writing or performing music for years and are looking to add something completely new to what you do, playing\u00a0ukulele is a great way to shake things up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In addition to being wildly easy to pick up, the ukulele has a wonderful way of making complicated music sound simple. It brings out vulnerability in a performer because there\u2019s no sound effects or virtuosic solos to hide behind. Playing a song or two on stage with the uke might be just the thing to bring out emotion and feeling in your performance. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #8: Ukes are great for songwriting<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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There\u2019s far less playing and writing options on the ukulele compared to other instruments. This sounds like a bad thing, but it\u2019s actually not. In music and any other artform, being confronted with a limitless set of creative options can often be detrimental. Boundaries and limitations are often a good thing because it can give creatives vital direction with it comes to how to approach things and where to take an idea. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Everything from chord shapes to strumming patterns are simplified on the ukulele, which means that songwriters have to take a barebones approach to writing on the instrument. And in a world of increasingly complicated technology built for songwriters, the uke should be a welcome alternative for songwriters. <\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s also a musical urgency that can be conveyed with the uke that\u2019s harder to find with playing other instruments. The uke is so simple that you could write a song in the morning and perform it on stage the same day later that night. The uke\u2019s limited playing options are one of its greatest strengths as an instrument, and songwriters stand to gain a lot if they spend just a little time with it. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #9: Ukuleles are unpretentious<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

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It\u2019s hard to imagine someone being pretentious while playing ukulele. It probably happens from time to time, but not nearly as much as other instruments like the violin or piano. The major reason for this is because the instrument is so danged easy to learn. It\u2019s an instrument literally meant for everyone, so it\u2019s not really something anyone can be a snob about. <\/span><\/p>\n

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There\u2019s something almost Zen about the uke because it\u2019s owned by everyone but also nobody at all. You might get excited about how well you can play it, but there\u2019s probably children in your city who are able to play just as well as you if not better. In this way, the uke is completely more approachable and laid-back than other instruments, and these are qualities desperately needed in music. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Reason #10: Ukes are fun<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Playing ukulele is just good old fashioned fun, and there\u2019s not enough of that in the world these days. If you\u2019re looking for a low-pressure, inexpensive, healthy and fast way to unwind, then the ukulele is for you. You could learn how to play your favorite songs or try writing your own music \u00a0after spending a short amount of time memorizing chords and getting acquainted with the instrument. <\/span><\/p>\n

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And a ukulele will take up barely and physical or intellectual space in your life, so they\u2019re perfect for folks embracing a minimalist lifestyle. Research shows that people of every age and background greatly benefit from having fun, stress-free activities in their lives, and the uke can provide countless hours of enjoyment whether you\u2019re a serious musician or complete novice. Convinced yet?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Finding the right ukulele teacher<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Playing ukulele is typically easy for most people, but to get a real grasp on this incredible instrument, we recommend finding an experienced teacher in your area to work with. The right uke teacher can apply what you learn on this instrument to music theory, which will give you a better understanding of all music. For more helpful articles about the world of music, check out what else we\u2019ve got posted on the Musika Lessons blog<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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