kissing
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I don't know whether I'm the only one.. but I like DGBE tuning a lot better than GCEA tuning.
Over time, I find myself opting for my DGBE tuned baritone ukes when playing in a group, such as at church.
The chord shapes are easier on a wide range of songs, and it just blends better for some reason, to my ears.
But Baritone ukes are not without their limitations as "ukuleles".
For one, they sound a bit like guitar, so you don't get that high-pitched ukulele-effect. Secondly, they're a bit bigger to carry around.
So I've been wondering, are there strings that can tune a regular uke (such as a soprano) to high DGBE tuning?
I know that's how Kala's pocket ukes and some sopranino ukes are tuned.
It would be very useful for me to find a string set that could give me that tuning on a soprano.
And plus, I think I'll find playing in that higher register lots of fun!
edit: I'm sure someone's gonna suggest using a capo. Done that, but I don't find it ideal. Especially on such a short scaled instrument.
Over time, I find myself opting for my DGBE tuned baritone ukes when playing in a group, such as at church.
The chord shapes are easier on a wide range of songs, and it just blends better for some reason, to my ears.
But Baritone ukes are not without their limitations as "ukuleles".
For one, they sound a bit like guitar, so you don't get that high-pitched ukulele-effect. Secondly, they're a bit bigger to carry around.
So I've been wondering, are there strings that can tune a regular uke (such as a soprano) to high DGBE tuning?
I know that's how Kala's pocket ukes and some sopranino ukes are tuned.
It would be very useful for me to find a string set that could give me that tuning on a soprano.
And plus, I think I'll find playing in that higher register lots of fun!
edit: I'm sure someone's gonna suggest using a capo. Done that, but I don't find it ideal. Especially on such a short scaled instrument.
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