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Ukulele Body Types and Tones By Crystal Grabowski
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here are four basic ukulele sizes, all varying in tone from one another, as well as the toy sopranino size. Types are determined by the total length and scale of the instrument, length being the measurement between headstock to bottom, and scale being the distance from nut to saddle. Each size creates a some-
what different sound and playing experience. Personal playing preferences can help a player determine which body type is most ideal for them. Ranging from smallest to largest, ukuleles come in the following sizes: sopranino, soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Ukuleles that
are soprano, concert, or tenor are tuned to G-C-E-A, also known as standard tuning. The largest type of ukulele, the baritone, is tuned to D-G-B-E. The majority of ukulele music is written for standard tuning, which is important to consider when assessing which body type and tone you are looking for.
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