In the simplest sense the Baritone Ukulele is a smaller edition, guitar like, stringed musical instrument, which originally came from Madeira, an Island in Portugal.
It is said in the 1800’s the Portuguese people along with their prized Ukulele’s travelled to Hawaii and introduced the native people to the Ukulele. Little did they know, just what they were starting, how popular and wide reaching the fame of the Ukulele would become.
As very soon, Hawaiian craftsmen started to make these melodious instruments. Hence the wide use of the Ukulele for people not only in Hawaii but worldwide, because
this user friendly easy to carry light instrument soon grabbed the attention of mainland manufacturers in the early 1900s and then they, in turn, promoted it to the general public.
The mind boggles to envision how the Hawaiian people christened the Ukulele as the name actually interprets to “jumping flea” in Hawaii.
Why the Baritone Ukulele?? Well this is the “BIG DADDY” of all Ukulele’s.
Smaller than the guitar, and larger than most other Ukulele’s, the Baritone is treasured for its rich clear sound with the added advantage of being very bright and resonant.
All the strings are nylon so it is not quite as harsh on fingers, this along with the easy learn and play features, make a very user friendly addition to your musical accomplishments.
The ukulele (pronounced oo-koo-ley-ley) has been an object of affection for well over a hundred years. Promoted as an easy to Play portable and fun musical instrument, that has enjoyed many waves of popularity.
It is said in the 1800’s the Portuguese people along with their prized Ukulele’s travelled to Hawaii and introduced the native people to the Ukulele. Little did they know, just what they were starting, how popular and wide reaching the fame of the Ukulele would become.
As very soon, Hawaiian craftsmen started to make these melodious instruments. Hence the wide use of the Ukulele for people not only in Hawaii but worldwide, because
this user friendly easy to carry light instrument soon grabbed the attention of mainland manufacturers in the early 1900s and then they, in turn, promoted it to the general public.
The mind boggles to envision how the Hawaiian people christened the Ukulele as the name actually interprets to “jumping flea” in Hawaii.
Why the Baritone Ukulele?? Well this is the “BIG DADDY” of all Ukulele’s.
Smaller than the guitar, and larger than most other Ukulele’s, the Baritone is treasured for its rich clear sound with the added advantage of being very bright and resonant.
All the strings are nylon so it is not quite as harsh on fingers, this along with the easy learn and play features, make a very user friendly addition to your musical accomplishments.
The ukulele (pronounced oo-koo-ley-ley) has been an object of affection for well over a hundred years. Promoted as an easy to Play portable and fun musical instrument, that has enjoyed many waves of popularity.
As it is so versatile for country & western, ballads, pop, jazz and even classical music alike.
My own experience of playing the Baritone Ukulele ( In our modern times of cd’s and Ipods etc) is the amazing way friends and relations respond to a good old sing song.
This unique instrument is extremely ‘user friendly’ for learners and experienced players:
1. Easy and light to carry where-ever you choose to take it.
2. They are mostly sold with a light carry case.
3. The Lessons for beginners and experienced players are easy to follow.
4. Nylon strings make the Baritone Ukulele gentle on hands.
5. Any one could learn to tune and play this fun instrument.
6. Hours of fun for the player and audience.
7. A good old sing-song at parties or just singing to self or kids.
8. Really affordable as even top model Baritone Ukulele’s are usually less than $200.
This unique instrument is extremely ‘user friendly’ for learners and experienced players:
1. Easy and light to carry where-ever you choose to take it.
2. They are mostly sold with a light carry case.
3. The Lessons for beginners and experienced players are easy to follow.
4. Nylon strings make the Baritone Ukulele gentle on hands.
5. Any one could learn to tune and play this fun instrument.
6. Hours of fun for the player and audience.
7. A good old sing-song at parties or just singing to self or kids.
8. Really affordable as even top model Baritone Ukulele’s are usually less than $200.
I have two Kamaka Baritone Ukes. One is a typical four string and the other is a Plectrum Length with eight strings. Kamaka made this one for me. I would like to find a Plectrum Length Bariton Uke with just four strings. Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteHello Christine... I have also been searching for as much as I can about the baritone ukulele. I have been posting information now for about two years. Are you still playing the bari-uke?
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