UkuleleBlake
Well-known member
If you had one choice. You could only have one type of ukulele, but as many of each as you wanted, what would it be, and why?
Soprano, Concert, Tenor, or Baritone?
- Thread starter UkuleleBlake
- Start date
SinisterDom
Well-known member
Soprano-portability, sound, looks, and the fact that it was the first 
DigableKid
Well-known member
Soprano... Cause it has the sweetest sound and is traditional. But I've noticed that most of the "pros" play the tenor so I'm gonna explore that avenue a little bit.
Ian Boys
Well-known member
Dang... that's a toughie... I like all the sizes for different reasons...
However, I'd probably have to go for the concert, as it has a larger range than a soprano, and still retains some of the traditional feel of a soprano, while a tenor does not.
However, I'd probably have to go for the concert, as it has a larger range than a soprano, and still retains some of the traditional feel of a soprano, while a tenor does not.
Dominator
Well-known member
Though I like em all it would have to be tenor because the kind of music I typically play requires more frets than a soprano can provide.
ChamorroDT
Well-known member
Honestly...as long as it has a pick-up I play with my ukes all of the time, and the only uke of mine that has a pick-up...is broken soo...yeah. And people ask me to perform and I think "If only I had an Uke with a pick-up"...:music:
BUT...If I had to choose, a Soprano
I play with my ukes all of the time, and the only uke of mine that has a pick-up...is broken soo...yeah. And people ask me to perform and I think "If only I had an Uke with a pick-up"...:music: BUT...If I had to choose, a Soprano
UkuLeLesReggAe
Well-known member
tenor - why? because tenor
Boozelele
Well-known member
Tenor. I'm afraid if I was playing a soprano someone would say "ooooh look, a little baby tenor ukulele". How embarrassing would that be?
Kekani
Well-known member
Tenor.
From a building standpoint, this is the demand. Standards can be had most anywhere, but Tenors, that's another story.
From a playing standpoint - tuned low g, add another octave range, more frets (as Dominator stated), multiple strings, alternate tunings, works well with Pickups, works well within a group as a lead or backup.
-Aaron
From a building standpoint, this is the demand. Standards can be had most anywhere, but Tenors, that's another story.
From a playing standpoint - tuned low g, add another octave range, more frets (as Dominator stated), multiple strings, alternate tunings, works well with Pickups, works well within a group as a lead or backup.
-Aaron
Ken Middleton
Well-known member
A concert, because it is mid-way between a soprano and a tenor. I get the best of both worlds - all the good reasons why people have said "soprano" or "tenor" apply nearly as well to the concert. It is portable, traditional and sweet-sounding, but has a rich tone, tighter strings and is easier to fret.
I like my Kanile'a concert.
KEN
I like my Kanile'a concert.
KEN
ichadwick
Well-known member
Tenor. Easier to finger, more space between frets, easier to reach the higher notes and more of them. Bigger body means more sound and richer tones, too.
I like the way tenors fit when I play, more than other sizes. When I play soprano, I feel big and clumsy, like an adult trying to ride one of thos pocket motorcycles: sure I can do it, but I don't feel comfortable. When I play concert, I fell like I do when I've borrowed my wife's bicycle to ride to the store: it's ride-able but just a little off. A tenor feels more my size, like a full-sized motorcycle.
But also since most non-uke players seem to have only every seen soprano-size, they make "oooh!" sounds when presented with a well-made tenor and treat it with respect - like a real musical instrument not just a toy.
I like the way tenors fit when I play, more than other sizes. When I play soprano, I feel big and clumsy, like an adult trying to ride one of thos pocket motorcycles: sure I can do it, but I don't feel comfortable. When I play concert, I fell like I do when I've borrowed my wife's bicycle to ride to the store: it's ride-able but just a little off. A tenor feels more my size, like a full-sized motorcycle.
But also since most non-uke players seem to have only every seen soprano-size, they make "oooh!" sounds when presented with a well-made tenor and treat it with respect - like a real musical instrument not just a toy.
hawaiianmusiclover06
Well-known member
I feel the most comfortable when I play the concert 'ukulele. I got my first concert 'ukulele today. Even though its mass produced, I got a Lyon Washburn Koa Veneer Concert 'ukulele.
dnewton2
Well-known member
Wow this is a tough one. If you asked me a week ago I would have said Concert, no question. But over the weekend I was really feeling my Tenor, more so than ever before. But if I had to chose just one I would have to stick with a concert. why? Well just about every reason given for a Tenor or Soprano will work, except the original traditional size. Range, portability, just feels right in my hands.
Disclaimer. I have never acctually played a soprano. So I might really chose that one day.
Disclaimer. I have never acctually played a soprano. So I might really chose that one day.
Lanark
Well-known member
What he sums up very nicely including the Kanile'a bit. (though mine was made for Lanikai)
OP
OP
UkuleleBlake
Well-known member
Though I started the thread, I think I should have a say.
And, I'd go with Soprano.
It was my first ukulele, and it's what started it all. Again, it goes back to tradition, but, I love the sound as well.
And, I'd go with Soprano.
It was my first ukulele, and it's what started it all. Again, it goes back to tradition, but, I love the sound as well.
Ukulele Dude
Well-known member
I would have to say TENOR, for basically the same reasons as Ian.
LoMa
Well-known member
For me, it would be a concert...
I love Larrivee ukuleles, and they only made 'em in soprano and concert size. The soprano only has 12 frets, so it really has to the concert size then. Otherwise I might have a chosen a long neck soprano.
And man oh man, all the concerts I wanted... WOW!!!!
Let's see, there's the Larrivee, mebbe a Stradelele from Joel Eckhaus, and ... and ...
I love Larrivee ukuleles, and they only made 'em in soprano and concert size. The soprano only has 12 frets, so it really has to the concert size then. Otherwise I might have a chosen a long neck soprano.
And man oh man, all the concerts I wanted... WOW!!!!
Let's see, there's the Larrivee, mebbe a Stradelele from Joel Eckhaus, and ... and ...
h-drix
Well-known member
the bari gets not love, lol.
i would have to go with a soprano, as with alto of other peope its the one i started on. Ive never really played any other sizes, but when i did i wasnt a fan of the tenor (to big) and the concert was ok.
i would have to go with a soprano, as with alto of other peope its the one i started on. Ive never really played any other sizes, but when i did i wasnt a fan of the tenor (to big) and the concert was ok.
Similar threads
