Parts
This part of the ukulele is the biggest part or the base.
The body.
Played with the third finger on the third fret of the A string.
The C cord.
What country helped improve the ukulele?
Portugal
What kind of instrument is the ukulele?
The string family.
These parts change the sound the strings make and need to be twisted to sound right.
The tuners.
Played with the second finger on the second fret of the G string and the first finger on the first fret of the E string.
The F cord.
Who helped give the ukulele more popularity?
The tourists.
How many strings does the ukulele have?
Four strings.
This part is right above the neck on the ukulele and is one of the main parts.
The head.
Played with the first finger on the second fret on the A string, the second finger on the third fret on the E string and the third finger on the fourth fret on the C string.
The Em cord.
Who were the people originally creating the ukulele?
The cabinet makers.
What does ukulele translate to?
Jumping flea.
This part is right between the neck and the head and looks like a thin white line going horizontal across the ukulele.
The nut.
Played with the first finger on the first fret of the E string, the second finger on the second fret of the C string and the third finger on the second fret of the A string.
The G7 cord.
When was the ukulele originally made?
The 1800's.
How many frets does the soprano ukulele have?
12-15 frets.
On top of the bridge on the ukulele.
The saddle.
The Dm cord.
Where do the ukulele actually come from?
Madeira.
What is one of the most popular songs played on the ukulele?
"Somewhere over the rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole.