Soprano Ukulele

A complete guide to the soprano ukulele.

Entries for March, 2009

Is the Soprano the Best Size for You?

The soprano ukulele is the smallest and most common size of ukulele. It is the ukulele that almost everyone starts on. Why is it so popular? And is it the right ukulele for you? Here are some of the advantages of soprano ukuleles.
The Soprano Sound
I think the biggest appeal of the soprano is the sound [...]

Comments (3)

Soprano Ukulele Tabs

Soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles are all usually tuned the same. So tabs and chords for any one will work for the soprano ukulele. The best places to find them are:
Ukulele Hunt (Tabs and Chords)
Dominator (Tabs)
I am completely biased on the first one though. It’s my site.
But there are plenty of other sites around. You [...]

Leave a Comment

How to Tune A Soprano Ukulele

Like most ukes, the soprano ukulele is tuned to the notes gCEA (going from nearest your head to nearest the ground). The G note is higher than the C note (this is known as re-entrant tuning). There are a number of different ways you can go about making sure you soprano is in tune.
Using Your [...]

Leave a Comment

Electric Soprano Ukulele

Electric ukes have become increasingly popular recently. With more and more ukers venturing out and playing live, demand for them has grown. So if you are looking for an electric soprano ukulele, what are your choices?
Applause Electric Ukulele
The striking looks and excellent sound of the Ovation Applause ukulele have made it the most popular dedicated [...]

Leave a Comment

Lanikai Soprano Ukulele

Lanikai soprano ukuleles are some of the most popular ukes around – particularly with beginners. Lanikai are part of the Hohner company who make a wide range of musical instruments. They make a wide range of ukuleles with the most popular being the LU-21.

Lanikai LU-21
The Lanikai LU-21 range is by far their most popular. They [...]

Leave a Comment