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Ukulele



"Ukulele" is the Hawaiian language. The meaning of the word "ukulele" is divided into two words are "uku" which means "a gift or reward."The words "lele" means "to come", so when these two words together. Interpretation is that"Gifts have come."
"Ukulele" may be a new instrument for someone else. But for musicians. Or people on the island of Hawaii (Hawaii) Ukulele is the instrument that is like art. And culture of the Hawaiian people. This instrument has been played in festivals in every season Ukulele musical masterpiece that has become popular especially on Hawaii, Hawaiian, so people with Google U Lee Lake. จึงแยกจากกันไม่ออก!
What is a Ukulele?Instrument is a small portable. Beautiful eye-catching when first seen. And in a tiny wee "Ukulele" (pronounced Oo loan Lee Lake).Some of you may be able to run again named Kee Oon (Uke) would not be wrong on this instrument was born before World War I reflected the other. Sun did not lose the name, age, acoustic guitar. Instrument, but only two are born. And develop different.
Acoustic guitar and developed by renowned American folk instruments and a Ukulele from Hawaii. Born before World War II era.Later, ages 60's Ukulele you up and celebrated more widely known. Because folk and jazz musicians have used it to play.The places. From familiar to ordinary people familiar face. Ukulele and you know more.




                                 "John Lennon / George Harrison / Elvis Presley"


People From Abroad experience Ukulele and you know more widespread as the band The Kingston Trio (American Folksong) is a folk band.Pre-Peter Paul & Mary, a folk band with a great reputation at that time and David Guard and Bob Shane was born and grew up playing Ukulele from Hawaii to the child. Or even members of "The Beatles" is also used to bring you to the Ukulele, including "Elvis Presley".During the 80's Ukulele era began falling popularity and application flow play And it began to fade and virtually disappear.
Later in 1990, the flow again. When the artist Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (IZ), musicians from the island of Hawaii. With unique fat head like giant But chose to play the Ukulele is a tiny instrument body double, IZ has been very interested in current IZ is born with the IZ Ukulele music has also been used as film music is from time to time.
IZ singing and playing the song "Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World" which makes people start fascinated with the sounds of a ukulele to chan.



"IZ Israel Kamakawiwo'ole / Jake Shimabukuro

Late 90's after the Ukulele Ukulele has become ubiquitous in America, you have to have known in Japan. Japan, Hawaii, because he half step Thep crafts called "Jake Shimabukuro" to play the Ukulele music is amazing. With the aggressive style which appeals most severeThe means of music that was popular in the past by Ukulele cover it enables people to access more easily attracted the Ukulele.
Jake has held a role as one of the most. That the new young generation. Turning their attention to practice and play ukulele with any real chan.Replaced. Modern artists such as "Jack Johnson" and "Jason Mraz" I kept playing with his ukulele.
Ukulele type size what?Ukulele wired to only four lines played by the nylon cord. Shape is smaller than the acoustic guitar a lot. This size is four sizes.
1) soprano (standard size) length 21 "inches.2) concert length 23 "inches.3) tenor length 26 "inches.4) baritone length 30 "inches.


Ukulele Each size is unique how?
Soprano is the standard size for the Hawaiian people. But for Thai people, probably not.Especially those who play acoustic guitars before.If you start practice discouraged by the size Soprano may reflect previous Because even small much. It makes it more difficult to play only
Fingerboard small positioning of the left hand is difficult. And small size also makes wind Or support on it attached to the chest.Even more difficult. It wrapped it up even more tired Including the distance from the cable line has four very small distance. Makes it difficult to play the finger.
Soprano size, but not this bad, it was just like, acoustic guitar, that each Each style has a unique size Soprano.Will deliver sharp contrast good and great highs district other than his. It is ideal to play a hit record as Background.So the band Soprano ukulele size is ideal for those who play the Ukulele, and spontaneous style of play on a hit record.
Concert in size larger than a soprano size and finger board that is wider. Makes the movement of his left hand.Easier. Concert is a unique voice to treble the size modest. Central and sound mixing. Ideal for use in playing style.strum-chord (hit record), but can be used as the main playing style. finger-picking as well.
Tenor larger concert players can play easily. Is either embrace or support attached to the chest easier. Using his left hand and right hand.Move easily. Size of the body (body) and finger board larger. Is suitable for people with fingers / hands that big. Or who are just beginning to learn to play.Unique sound in the middle sound good. Texture, clear sound. Is suitable for play. finger-picking and a good solo sound out will be.Nearby, acoustic guitar, but rather the tenor and tone sharp focusing of sound is less than the soprano and concert.
Baritone suited to play as the other notes. Or play solo or Finger-style play area for good bass. Highs, but the district is not unique.Fills a sharp sound of the round was not very good sound close to the acoustic guitar the most.




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How to set a standard line Ukulele (C tuning):.



Set line size ukulele for "soprano", "concert" and "tenor" There are many examples in thisrequest and set a standard to set.
G (line 4).
C (line 3).
E (line 2).
A (line 1).



I simply conclude that if Capoeira (capo) is expected to meet 5 of the neck fret acousticguitar. Is like a Ukulele, and then play offline.
Every line is a note out of the same size as soprano, concert and tenor 

(but G is a treble ofline 
4).For scheduling of acoustic guitar modern Election call will be available with a ukulele, but if Ican not remember if we sound.



Baritone.How to set up calls for Baritone size is different from other dimensions. DGBE is set to be noticed that This setting is similar.Set the bottom line (treble) of the acoustic guitar so Baritone sets by removing a line from the bottom line (treble) of the guitar is.4 (D).3 (G).2 (B).1 (E).Recommended Web scheduling of ukulele On-Line (click).
 
Like buying the Ukulele?If asked how to select the size Ukulele is no fixed formula. I like acoustic guitar, that each Is to look at the needs of the players that.To voice any And how to play in style. Because if a player has the expertise to play Ukulele and whether he can play this Degongnegn.For example, if want to play hit records. And sounds very sharp round of recommended size Soprano, but if you want to remove the practice Finger-style.Sharp contrast to the sound mixing and sound medium size recommended Concert, or if would like to play on. Finger-packing. Mixed style of play.Solo voice and wanted to introduce a little thicker tone Tenor etc.




In addition, in the case of inexperienced Would have to take into account the size of the Ukulele by their size determines the difficulty of buying Ukulele.Soprano size would not be easy to train. You should always buy the size up to more Concert Tenor size is better because it is easier to train.Whether to place or control the left and right finger. It can be easy. If you start with the size Soprano may be discouraged and quit before Sa.
Another important point in buying it is. The meticulousness and orderliness of the work and materials used to make. For example, in the Bridge orCable bridge that secures the rear Ukulele in cheap. Often encounter problems that Bridge lines are broken or just tear tape is not strong move to make.Another part is in position knob (tuner) is sometimes found. Symptoms can not rotate the dial to line up. Or like to relax myself. Frequently cause distortion.
So buying a ukulele few would consider the meticulousness of the work and the quality of materials used include the price level of the ukulele.Range from the hundreds (but not recommended) from the middle of thousands and until the end of the tens of thousands of U.S. primary production, especially from America ukulele.And Hawaii are very expensive.
How to play Ukulele?Playing Ukulele varies with the acoustic guitar. How to Play the Ukulele will need to embrace is to raise close to you Ukulele attached chestThe right hand technique is used to flip up to the main And jerk / switch to inch up as a very important technique. Especially in a down soon (faster).Must practice how to flick right wrist. The five-inch right hand and fingers to specialize.
Records will form different from guitar chords, so the time to practice playing Ukulele First, you must forget the guitar chords to all. For this reason.It's funny talking to people play the ukulele that they do not play guitar or have never played guitar before, ukulele players will train faster than they play.Guitar before. Because they confuse the form of paste-inch (record) Khoongamืosgri!(Recommended Web chords + music for the play ukulele www.ukulelesongs.com).
 
                                                                   "Table records."





Ukulele What kind of wood? 
If asked what type of wood. Or any type of wood as a source. And popular for Ukulele? I would have replied to a wooden "Koa" or 
"Hawaiian Koa" but would not necessarily mean that Koa wood for best sound. Because each type has distinctive characteristics of the different sounds. 
Depends on the tastes of the players. That sounds like any style. We view the properties of individual types of wood ... 

Hawaiian Koa.



Hawaii, which originated from the brown wood color mixed with orange and deep reflectionpattern very well. District high sound good. To the sound is outstanding.
Sharp and clear as well that if the whole of Koa wood. Balance will sound very good, so wesee that Guitar band loud. People prefer to use wood Koa.
Made of acoustic guitar a whole (all Koa) and tree species have relatively high pricecompared to the wooden Indian rosewood, or Mahogany.
Ukulele Koa wood, so the use of both (all Koa), and in particular the Koa wood beautiful.Prices are relatively high.

Wood Mango.


Is another type of wood that has been mentioned that It can sound very similar to Koa woodas possible, but the price is not high, because not that hard to find.
Wood is a strange way, and more than any other grain. The brown and black colorcombination is beautiful like Oscar Schmidt brand etc.

Wood Mahogany.



Another type of wood that sounds very similar to Koa spiky, but it sounds better. Resistantto weather changes better than Color and grain may
Was not beautiful Koa, but will take a beautiful grain prices will be higher as well. And quiterare.

Spruce and Cedar wood for a vowel (top).
Some wood is suitable only to be made ​​only as vowel Spruce, and Cedar wood speciessuch as softwood. This reduces the hardness.
Sound reflected from the timber back and side. The sound smoother. For those who like tosound a little smoother.
Brands such as Oscar Schmidt also use this type of wood.

Wood is the most popular Sitka Spruce and Cedar, Spruce properties can reduce thehardness and sharp sound. Makes it sound smoother.
The properties of cedar wood, although pitched to reduce some, but not much. But thefeatures it really is. The sharp tone of voice tone, and aggressive




Some brands also use fiberglass materials (Fiberglass) to do the back and side (back & side) of the ukulele with brands such as Fluke.Principles similar to Ovation Guitar sound strange to another form. The advantages are resistant to climate change And maintenance.Ukulele also easier to do from the wood. But the sound was not a natural wood ukulele at both.
 
Ukulele Made from Where?Manufacturing and assembly plant ukulele There are several sources together, such as Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Canada, America and Hawaii, which is of course thatUkulele made or assembled from Hawaii Would have higher costs than the ukulele from other sources. And composition of the material is a translation made.Ukulele high and low price as wood, decorated with a grade of Abalone on the Ukulele and modern, we see that the installation Pickup.Or a set with Preamp for Ukulele course, that the level / quality of pickup / preamp. It has great price.

Master artists in the period 2000?After the current generation from the 60's folk artists (American Folksong) and several other artists such as E The Beatles, John Lennon and all.George Harrison, or as Elvis Presley in the 90's era with the IZ wake flows again
To the era of "Jake Shimabukuro" in the 2000 period for those who love acoustic music. In particular, "Ukulele" Nobody did not know Jake Shimabukuro certainly regarded as a skilled young talent and a ukulele player with great skill. As well as on stage. Amazing as well. He also had the opportunity to play with Tommy Emmanuel (artists finger-style mobile world), then, Jake has also released albums Ukulele already includes nearly 10 albums, but if anyone is a fan Jake know that he came from. since in the 90s' and then the middle is the moment in Hawaii Replaced. A new generation of artists as "Jack Johnson" and "Jason Mraz".
To meet with you the story of the ukulele in the future to offline.by Acousticthai.

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วันอาทิตย์ที่ 1 พฤษภาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Tonewoods - Back & Side



When compared with the type of wood used in front of the guitar and then. Wood isused as the back and side are many types of more than May be broadly divided into afamily of Rosewood, Walnut, Maple, Koa, Mahogany, including a strange new fruit is becoming popular. And those that are not widely Neu. For convenience and easy to understand. I will not be classified as follows: Class.

1. Rosewood particular, they found that this family now has nearly 10 species that have been used as a rear And sides of the guitar is used more often and see.
It is the most "Indian Rosewood" the most rare and expensive it would be a "Brazilian Rosewood".

1.1 Indian Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia).
Full name as East Indian Rosewood originating from India. Has been widely usedsince the middle
Year 1960, while the rare Brazilian Rosewood. East Indian Rosewood is the woodbrown.
Pattern is not exactly easy to find affordable prices Neu. But the wood is frequentlyselected pattern is quite rare. And the price is fairly high.
Does this sound as a low bass Kangwan. In particular, of a large guitar. Some criticismthat the high-pitched
The wood has a clear edge metal



1.2 Brazilian Rosewood (Dalbergia Nigra).
Perhaps this is called "Jacaranda" is a limited amount of timber felling it was too muchin the past.
Currently it is very expensive. Originated from Brazil. Dark brown purple usually have
Unlike the spider pattern. Fragrant wood. Many of you recognize it as wood thatsounds best in this family. But there are many who believe that the sound does notdiffer much from Indian Rosewood Wood is also a weakness.
If the split is easily stored in the other. Moisture, inadequate or where the temperaturechanges too quickly



1.3 Madagascar Rosewood (Dalbergia Baroroni).
This wood is wood that has properties similar to Brazilian Rosewood brown mixedorange and purple. And a very beautiful pattern. (Author of the then very impressed),the current manufacturer of Hand Made guitar started with this type more.
It believes that sound clear close Brazilian Rosewood and may represent the future.
Because such features. Prices are fairly expensive. Although today was not that hardto find.




1.4 Honduran Rosewood (Dalbergia Stevonsonii).
Currently this type of wood began to find harder. Wood Indian Rosewood, turned overand the sound Balance.
Equivalent to some good Brazilian Rosewood, so clear as the bell sounds. Color of thewood rather toward
Brick red, sometimes with black pattern. Some pieces of wood may be Sapwoodmiddle make it look good is a unique sight.
Another advantage of this wood. Not easy to cut too fragile production.



1.5 Cocobolo Rosewood (Dalbergia Restusa).
No, the orange red There is a new cut. But turns dark brown pattern over time. Isheavier than wood.
Sound similar to Brazilian Rosewood, but much less expensive. Disadvantages arevulnerable. And split easily separated.
If treatment is not good.





1.6 Camatillo Rosewood (Dalbergia Congestiflora).
Perhaps it was called "Mexican Kingwood" Sam has deep purple black pattern. Woodwas born in a field close to the Honduran Rosewood, and Cocobolo wood is believedthat sound similar to Brazilian Rosewood.





1.7 African Rosewood (Didelotia Africana).
May be known of Bubinga wood is hard and heavy over a brown Indian Rosewood.
Sometimes there may be some patterns. Been used for years, but not popular. The quality of the wood that is usually moderate.
Affordable considered not to sound too good person. In this strain also has anothertype of wood that is gaining popularity And is used widely, especially "Taylor Guitars"that is "Ovangkol" or sometimes called Shedua Amazaqoue a pattern similar to Indian Rosewood Wood is sound affordable.





1.8 Amazon Rosewood (Dalbergia Spruceana).
Wood is very hard but brittle by the warp Other, often with yellow spots, but Sam does not look ugly.
That sounds like a typical Rosewood.





2. Mahogany (Swietenia Macrophylla).Comes from two sources with wood from Brazil called the Honduran or Genuine Mahogany from Nigeria and the coastal ice V Li ใแ Lofts South Africa called the African Mahogany and Sapele, good.Wood species is often overlooked. For that reason it is easy to find wood. Affordable, especially the type that do not.Actually, the wood pattern, this type of noise to contrast Kangwan.
Many said it was the sound of natural wood. It should be like the sound of wood instead of metal.Rosewood Mahogany wood Separation and Balance of this sounds good.
Is ideal for Finger Style or type of music Travis Picking often see this type of wood being used.Used as a Soundboard, and more importantly, it is. "Has been used as a neck guitar with" because it is a high-strength wood Mahogany with a pattern there. But is quite rare and expensive, for example their Tiger (Flamed / Beeswing) or patterns (Quilted) said that patterns of wood does not affect the sound quality in any way.





3. Koa (Acacia Koa).
Originated from Hawaii is a golden brown wood from orange With dark designssometimes sparks very beautiful.
Prices do not depend on the pattern of sound wood than Rosewood Bass and treblethan Mahogany wood's weaknesses ... This is the standard of sound that do not alwaysmean it is fixed.
Veneer sheets may sound very good. But some discs may not matter. If you find badand was attributed to.
Guitar and the guitar will sound best Central Balance is another species similar to Koa, but a lot cheaper than the Black Acacia (Acacia Melanoxylon), sometimes called"Australian Blackwood".
Or "Tasmanian Blackwood" is a honey-colored wood warp Koa sounds similar to thatfound in Australia. East Africa, Sri Lanka and India.






4. Maple (Acer Pseudoplatanus).
Origin from Germany. Wood is cream color pattern is divided into two Flamed andQuilted, depending on the nature of the cut type of Maple has been divided into theWestern Bigleaf Eastern Hard Bigleaf they are more soft. Easy to cut production.People prefer to be used more. Guitar made ​​from Maple.
To deliver high-skilled and less sensitive, but Bass and Sustain Low musicians likesome of you are using a guitar amplifier with Maple because it has not called usFeedback or humming sound.





5. Walnut (Juglans California).
Popularly known in the name of Claro Walnut originating from Cal State List Maniasoftware. United States, is wood.
Brown, gray, black pattern. As hardwood features are fragrant. Mahogany wood willsound like if played with light
If you play hard, but if it was not like today Rosewood Walnut the other 3 species fromthe Americas began to be introduced include the Black Walnut (Juglans Nigra), Mayan Walnut (Lysiloma Bahamensis) and Peruvian Walnut (Juglans Neotropica).





6. Ziricote (Cordia Dodecandra).
Green wood is mixed black and gray. And a pattern like a spider look very attractive.Originating from Central America.
Sound like Rosewood, even more weight. It was a rare wood and expensive.
Disadvantage is if the wood is brittle fracture easily stamped. One of the other speciesin the same group.
Is Bocote (Cordia Gerascanthus) Wood is dark brown in color and texture match is cheaper and is important.
Not as crisp Ziricote.





7. Macassar Ebony (Diospyrus Celebica).
Wood is a black background. And cream pattern along the length. Origin from Indonesia. The wood is.
Strong popular resistance, especially Breedlove Guitars believe will deliver great if theEnglemann Spruce timber page



8. Myrtewood (Umbellularia California).
Known as "Oregon Myrtle" or "Bay Laurel" or "Pepperwood" was used first.
By Breedlove Guitars golden wood like Koa Tiger sounds like a less tightly Rosewood.
And highs like Mahogany or Maple wood used to be expensive. But today is a start.
Because the volume has increased




9. African Blackwood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon).
We have limited quantities of wood. The prices are very excellently dark wood andSapwood Sam sound like a good Brazilian Rosewood is unfortunate production Guitardifficult. Because it is hard wood. And heavy.






10. African Paduk (Pterocarpus Soyauxii).
Reddish orange with a new cut. But turns brown over time. A weak sound is betweenMaple and Mahogany wood newly popular recently this custom.






11. Imbuia (Phoebe Porosa).
Generators in the south of Brazil. A similar pattern Walnut colored wood that someonemay be called "Brazilian Walnut" is a dense hardwood. The crisp sound and good,Separation of Taylor Guitars.
Use only does this version of Limited Editions.





12. Cherry (Prunus Sp.).
Wood is dense, orange red Sometimes there are patterns. Not widely produced guitar, only to see Martin Guitar.
Sound will be between Walnut and Mahogany.






There are not many things that have properties similar to Rosewood, but still not aswidespread for example.

- Granadillo (Platymiscium Spp.).

- Wenge (Millettia Laurentii).

- Zebrawood (Microberlina Brazzavillensis).

In addition, there was no family "Cypress" very popular among the "Flamenco Guitar"are.

- Canadian Cypress or Alaskan Yellow Cedar (Chamaecyparis Nootkatensis).

- Monterey Cypress (Cupressus Macrocarpa).

- Spanish Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens) This wood is cream color patterns arefrequently fragrant benefits of this wood.
Resistant to moisture variation condition better than other types.