Is a 6 string just for strumming?

dickadcock · Mar 16, 2014

. . . or can a 6 string be a good all around uke? (picking, as well as strumming, performing, passing the time on a tramp steamer, -- whatever that is) Do you have one for the volume, or the different sound?
~ Dick

blue_knight_usa · Mar 16, 2014

dickadcock said:
. . . or can a 6 string be a good all around uke? (picking, as well as strumming, performing, passing the time on a tramp steamer, -- whatever that is) Do you have one for the volume, or the different sound?
~ Dick

I have one for all of the above strung G cC e aa. Can play anything it is a low G so if I need a re-entrant I grab my other uke. Otherwise I love playing finger style with it.

greenie44 · Mar 16, 2014

I'm with Jay, although he is a way better and more diverse player than I am. My 6-string is my go-to uke. I sometimes decide to play a different uke for a particular song, but I most often stick to my 6-string Lanikai.

Yukon Cornelius · Mar 16, 2014

I've owned a few six stringers. Will own again. I had one strung with low g and one with low a. I strummed and finger picked with mine.

dickadcock · Mar 16, 2014

blue_knight_usa said:
I have one for all of the above strung G cC e aa. Can play anything it is a low G so if I need a re-entrant I grab my other uke. Otherwise I love playing finger style with it.

Thanks for the response, Jay. I followed your YouTube link & got a lovely earful of 6 strings (great playing, great uke) … just heard of the Ukejam by the Bay, but I was just out there at Christmas, so won't be back that soon. Looks like fun.

dickadcock · Mar 16, 2014

greenie44 said:
I'm with Jay, although he is a way better and more diverse player than I am. My 6-string is my go-to uke. I sometimes decide to play a different uke for a particular song, but I most often stick to my 6-string Lanikai.

Hearing that it can be a go-to uke is kinda what I was looking for. At some point I am going to want to simplify and "thin the herd", as it were. In the meantime, I need to get & test -- for an extended period -- as many types as I can.

That's my story and . . .

mm stan · Mar 16, 2014

I prefer six strings for rhythm playing in groups, even thought you can pick with them, I would prefer a 4 stringer anyday...

dickadcock · Mar 16, 2014

Yukon Cornelius said:
I've owned a few six stringers. Will own again. I had one strung with low g and one with low a. I strummed and finger picked with mine.

Having had several is rather telling, as to its allure. Thanks.

PhilUSAFRet · Mar 17, 2014

Generally considered a little more versatile than an 8 string because it's easier to fingerpick, yet you still get much of the chime of an 8 string when strumming.

Ondrej · Mar 17, 2014

I'm trying to use the 6 string ukulele as a solo instrument. Here tabs. Page 44-47 http://osos.sweb.cz/preview-ukulele.pdf
And here is a youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV0xf64Dt48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5H-C0RFg70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-feGsmMM8Cs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX2K4l6Fa78

Five Ways · Mar 17, 2014

I have a KoAloha six string which I pick a lot maybe more than I strum it, and love the sound produced both ways.
Steve.

PhilUSAFRet · Mar 17, 2014

I have a Pono 6 string. I think your video sounded great. I think 6 or even 8 strings helps a uke stand out in a worship group. Kind of like having a 12 string guitar when everyone else is playing a 6 string.

dickadcock · Mar 17, 2014

Ondrej said:
I'm trying to use the 6 string ukulele as a solo instrument. Here tabs. Page 44-47 http://osos.sweb.cz/preview-ukulele.pdf
And here is a youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV0xf64Dt48
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5H-C0RFg70
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-feGsmMM8Cs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX2K4l6Fa78

I checked the links and am now much more interested in doing instrumentals, rather than just vocal accompaniment.
Everyone should get your free PDF to see all the types of arrangements you've done in your books. I enjoyed trying a few.
Thanks for your input.

SailingUke · Mar 17, 2014

Like so many things ukulele, it is all personal taste.
I love my 6 string, but would not want it as my only ukulele.
Great strummer, but prefer a 4 string for melody playing.

Ondrej · Mar 19, 2014

Thank you for the compliment.

One more link. On this line you will find an explanation "legend" of tablature for the 6 string ukulele.

PS: your question was the impetus for my new song.

blue_knight_usa · Mar 19, 2014

dickadcock said:
Thanks for the response, Jay. I followed your YouTube link & got a lovely earful of 6 strings (great playing, great uke) … just heard of the Ukejam by the Bay, but I was just out there at Christmas, so won't be back that soon. Looks like fun.

My pleasure. Maybe we'll see ya in 2015!
Cheers!

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