Tenor Ukulele slipping

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Hi Ukulele world,
I just got my Cordoba 25T CE ( its a tenor Ukulele) in the mail today and I noticed right away how it was slipping from my arms, especially when I go to a D7 chord. Is this generally a problem with the Ukulele or my grip?
A couple of years ago I had experience with a Kala concert Ukulele and I don't remember it slipping like this.
Thank You!
 
You need to get a strap. I've installed strap buttons on many of my ukes, one on the heel of the neck, the other in the base of the body, like a guitar. Some people attach the strap to the head with a string.

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You might need to try a strap, as noted above.
First though, maybe try some different playing positions. Watch some videos on youtube of how various people hold them and see if you can find a way that works for you.
 
Thank you for the replies! I don't really want to drill a hole in my brand new Cordoba Ukulele. IS there a non-drill option?
 
Hi guys, so It was a positioning problem for me. I brought the sound hole down towards my fretting hand. It will take some getting use to but it stays.
Thanks anyway!
 
I've used some non slip grippy material on my lap, and I also masking taped piece to the back of the uke. Works great!
 
If not a Mobius strap, there are uke strap options that grip through the sound hole (much like a classical guitar strap). D'Addario is introducing one at the NAMM convention soon. I've installed strap buttons on most of my ukes, but before I did that, this type of strap was fine.
 
4Jesus said:
Thank you for the replies! I don't really want to drill a hole in my brand new Cordoba Ukulele. IS there a non-drill option?
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When I had the same problem I looked at the available options and wound up inventing my own solution. The Mobius Strap is the only no-drill strap I'm aware of that gives true hands-free support. You can check it out at http://www.mobiusstrap.com.
 
Does one need to stand up while using the Mobius strap?
 
4Jesus said:
Tim you invented the Mobius strap? I had ordered this strap before I saw your post.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010CI6M88/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Is the Mobuis strap better?
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Hi 4Jesus,

When I was looking for something to support my tenor ukulele I considered a sound hole hook such as this one but realized that if I removed both hands from the uke it would either fall to the floor or (if you're lucky!) hang from the edge of the sound hole by the hook -- neither of which sounded like a good idea to me. What I came up with supports the ukulele without hands and even gets rid of the "neck drop" problem that tends to occur with ukes using a guitar-type strap attached at the heel. I thought it was such a good idea I patented it!

In answer to your other question, when properly adjusted the Mobius Strap works fine when sitting, as shown in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiTpF8OMFDY
 
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