Ukulele History
When was the first Ukulele made in Hawaii?
What is 1879?
How many sizes of ukulele are there?
4
Name one type of media that the ukulele became popular through
What is radio, movies, and records
What country did the ukulele originate from?
Portugal
What does the name Ukulele mean?
What is, Jumping Flea?
Early on, strings were made out of what?
Animal intestines/guts
What solo blues/funk artist played the ukulele?
Elvis Presley
What type of wood was the ukulele traditionally made out of?
Koa wood
Who is a famous ukulele player that made the song "Over the Rainbow?" You can tell me his nickname or first name and last initial.
"Bruddah Iz" or Israel K.
What was the name of the instrument that migrants from Madeira brought to Hawaii that eventually became the Ukulele?
What is the Machete de Braga?
What is the lowest sounding string?
The C string
What is the method for reading notes called?
TAB
What country did the Ukulele travel to during World War II?
What is Japan?
What was the name of King Kalakaua's assistant chamberlain?
Edward Purvis
Who was the Hawaiian king that popularized the Ukulele?
Who is king Kalakaua?
What are the string names in order?
G, C, E, A
What is "re-entrant" tuning?
The lowest sounding string is not the bottom string. Example: G,C,E, A
What is King Kalakaua's nickname?
The "Merry Monarch"
What is the name of the orchestra that was created to feature different types of ukuleles being played?
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
What is the name of the ship that brought the ukulele to Hawaii? And where did the ship sail from?
The Ravenscrag; Portugal
What is the top of the ukulele called?
The head or headstock
What pop group made the ukulele popular?
The Beatles
What happened in the 1920's where C.F. Martin sold as many ukuleles as guitars?
What is the ukulele "boom."
What are the first and last names of the people who helped create the ukulele in Hawaii?
Augusto Dias, Manuel Nunes, Jose do Espirito Santo