merlin666
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I have played a tenor uke for a few years now and have experimented a lot to find a playing position that balances comfort with good tone. The solution for me is tom play seated and have it on the left leg, ideally with a bit of distance to the body, which also works when I cross the legs.
Now I just also acquired a concert uke, and it just sounds terrible (quiet and muted) in that position and also is not very comfortable. After a few days I was almost giving up on it and ready to post it for sale, but this morning I decided to play it standing tucked under my chin and against my shoulder and it actually sounded quite nice, almost like other concerts that I played in stores in this position and that I liked.
So my questions are: 1) does playing position depend on uke size and 2) if so what is considered ideal for a concert. And also, 3) is it possible that I like the sound better playing standing because the uke is closer to my ear and it just feels louder and more punchy because of that?
Now I just also acquired a concert uke, and it just sounds terrible (quiet and muted) in that position and also is not very comfortable. After a few days I was almost giving up on it and ready to post it for sale, but this morning I decided to play it standing tucked under my chin and against my shoulder and it actually sounded quite nice, almost like other concerts that I played in stores in this position and that I liked.
So my questions are: 1) does playing position depend on uke size and 2) if so what is considered ideal for a concert. And also, 3) is it possible that I like the sound better playing standing because the uke is closer to my ear and it just feels louder and more punchy because of that?