My Dad had a pretty severe stroke several years ago. He's made a ton of progress, but his left side is still affected. He plays guitar, but finds it very frustrating. His left hand is pretty weak and not as coordinated as it once was. It's a real struggle for him.
We have a few uke and guitar players in our family. My mom wants to get him a uke for Christmas, because we think a uke will be easier for him to play. He's 80, super sharp and stubborn as a mule. Learning new things isn't a problem, but dexterity is.
I'm thinking that a larger neck will be easier for him to fret, so I'm considering a tenor or a baritone.
Do y'all think that a tenor uke would be easier than a baritone? It seems like common uke chords shapes are easier than guitar shapes, but I've never played a baritone.
Anyone have any experience with this? Any suggestions?
Thanks and merry Christmas!
We have a few uke and guitar players in our family. My mom wants to get him a uke for Christmas, because we think a uke will be easier for him to play. He's 80, super sharp and stubborn as a mule. Learning new things isn't a problem, but dexterity is.
I'm thinking that a larger neck will be easier for him to fret, so I'm considering a tenor or a baritone.
Do y'all think that a tenor uke would be easier than a baritone? It seems like common uke chords shapes are easier than guitar shapes, but I've never played a baritone.
Anyone have any experience with this? Any suggestions?
Thanks and merry Christmas!