DiscGolfGuy
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At age 50+ I'm interested in learning a musical instrument that's fun to play, is interesting, has a unique sound, and I can purchase it without spending a great deal of money. I played tenor saxophone for 7 years when in school and attempted to play guitar in my 30s but didn't stick with it (played maybe 10 times within the first month).
My son is interested in learning to play guitar but I'd prefer not to go down that road again myself, spend that much money (it seems like $200 is needed to get decent quality) on myself, or play such a common instrument.
I had no idea what instrument I might like to learn until last year when I started listening to 21 Pilots and went to see them in concert...after seeing him play the ukulele ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmemeE9vh7Y&disable_polymer=true ) live, 20000 fans screaming, looking at numerous other videos on the internet, and falling in love with the sound of it, I believe the ukulele is the instrument for me.
Obviously not being familiar with the ukulele I have several questions I'm hoping you can help me with:
1) Is Kala a brand that offers pretty good quality at a great price? Would any of these be a decent ukulele to begin with?
- Kala Learn to Play https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F543PAW/?coliid=I2C3RKVLLV3Y22&colid=3MKPTD4TB6A20&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- Kala Satin Mahogany https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kala/Satin-Mahogany-Soprano-Ukulele-1394721681095.gc
- Kala Makala Pack https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kala/Makala-Soprano-Ukulele-Pack.gc
- Kala Makala Concert https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kala/Makala-Concert-Ukulele.gc
2) Are there other brands that offer under $70 ukuleles that I should consider? Again, I'm not wanting to spend much more than that. The less I spend, but still get decent quality that's fun to play, the better...any extra I save will allow me to get a little better guitar for my son.
3) Does anyone use a pick to play the ukulele? I ask because I have the bad habit of biting my nails extremely short...didn't know if a pick might be easier since I don't have any fingernails or not?
4) Is there an online program that you would recommend? My son can't stand his videos but I kinda like the JustinGuitar videos.
5) I've got some pretty long fingers (not fat, just long)...would a soprano ukulele be fine to start with?
6) Is it "safe" to purchase ukuleles online? I ask because the local music shops (ie: within 60 miles) don't have a lot of cheaper offerings. I don't want to order one and then get it just to find out there are things on it that need to be adjusted/fixed and I have no clue what to do.
7) Is there a relatively cheap but good digital tuner that would work for both the ukulele and the acoustic guitar?
8) What other information or advice do you feel like I need and/or should know?
I appreciate you time and help!!!
btw...cannot get enough of listening to this guy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4-8GzYk0RM
DGGuy
My son is interested in learning to play guitar but I'd prefer not to go down that road again myself, spend that much money (it seems like $200 is needed to get decent quality) on myself, or play such a common instrument.
I had no idea what instrument I might like to learn until last year when I started listening to 21 Pilots and went to see them in concert...after seeing him play the ukulele ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmemeE9vh7Y&disable_polymer=true ) live, 20000 fans screaming, looking at numerous other videos on the internet, and falling in love with the sound of it, I believe the ukulele is the instrument for me.
Obviously not being familiar with the ukulele I have several questions I'm hoping you can help me with:
1) Is Kala a brand that offers pretty good quality at a great price? Would any of these be a decent ukulele to begin with?
- Kala Learn to Play https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F543PAW/?coliid=I2C3RKVLLV3Y22&colid=3MKPTD4TB6A20&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
- Kala Satin Mahogany https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kala/Satin-Mahogany-Soprano-Ukulele-1394721681095.gc
- Kala Makala Pack https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kala/Makala-Soprano-Ukulele-Pack.gc
- Kala Makala Concert https://www.guitarcenter.com/Kala/Makala-Concert-Ukulele.gc
2) Are there other brands that offer under $70 ukuleles that I should consider? Again, I'm not wanting to spend much more than that. The less I spend, but still get decent quality that's fun to play, the better...any extra I save will allow me to get a little better guitar for my son.
3) Does anyone use a pick to play the ukulele? I ask because I have the bad habit of biting my nails extremely short...didn't know if a pick might be easier since I don't have any fingernails or not?
4) Is there an online program that you would recommend? My son can't stand his videos but I kinda like the JustinGuitar videos.
5) I've got some pretty long fingers (not fat, just long)...would a soprano ukulele be fine to start with?
6) Is it "safe" to purchase ukuleles online? I ask because the local music shops (ie: within 60 miles) don't have a lot of cheaper offerings. I don't want to order one and then get it just to find out there are things on it that need to be adjusted/fixed and I have no clue what to do.
7) Is there a relatively cheap but good digital tuner that would work for both the ukulele and the acoustic guitar?
8) What other information or advice do you feel like I need and/or should know?
I appreciate you time and help!!!
btw...cannot get enough of listening to this guy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4-8GzYk0RM
DGGuy
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