marimorimo
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I'm very new to playing ukulele so please forgive the stupid question. First, some background:
I have a relatively cheap beginner concert ukulele that came with Aquila Aurora strings in orange. Frankly I love the sound of the instrument, even comparing with others that are double the price. It has a clear, bright sound and projects well (for my ears at least).
However, I am quite unhappy with the action. I think the action is either too high, or the strings are too hard/tight. When I first started, it was near-impossible for me to press a string on the first fret, even if I pressed on it with all my might. Nowadays, I have better accuracy but it's still hit-and-miss. I need to put a LOT of pressure on my fingers to get a clear sound.
I've tried other ukuleles from music shops and for me the strings seem almost a dream to play--they feel more pliant, and I don't feel like I have to cut my fingers to get them to sound. The also feel more "floppy" (due to lower tension?) Not sure if this is a pro or con. However, save for the much more expensive ukuleles, I still prefer the sound of my current uke.
Do you think my uke would be easier to play if I changed the strings? Is there a kind of string that has a clear, bright sound yet is also easy to play? I welcome any suggestions.
I have a relatively cheap beginner concert ukulele that came with Aquila Aurora strings in orange. Frankly I love the sound of the instrument, even comparing with others that are double the price. It has a clear, bright sound and projects well (for my ears at least).
However, I am quite unhappy with the action. I think the action is either too high, or the strings are too hard/tight. When I first started, it was near-impossible for me to press a string on the first fret, even if I pressed on it with all my might. Nowadays, I have better accuracy but it's still hit-and-miss. I need to put a LOT of pressure on my fingers to get a clear sound.
I've tried other ukuleles from music shops and for me the strings seem almost a dream to play--they feel more pliant, and I don't feel like I have to cut my fingers to get them to sound. The also feel more "floppy" (due to lower tension?) Not sure if this is a pro or con. However, save for the much more expensive ukuleles, I still prefer the sound of my current uke.
Do you think my uke would be easier to play if I changed the strings? Is there a kind of string that has a clear, bright sound yet is also easy to play? I welcome any suggestions.
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