How to define "Hawaiian Sound"? What makes an Ukulele "Sound Hawaiian"?
Discuss:
How would uke experienced &/or native/long-term Hawaiian uke players would describe what they mean by "that Hawaiian sound"...
It's clear that Hawaiian ukuleles have a distinctly different sound from Tahitian ukuleles. But what makes an ukulele "Hawaiian sounding"?
I understand this may be challenging to put into words. High quality audio examples might help (not just the recording, but on speakers).
My pondering stems from being hesitant to stray from nylon strings on some of my ukuleles (I'm fine w/ the way they sound, less so w/ the way they feel... as opposed to liking the sound & feel of PhD's & most fluorocarbon strings).
Discuss:
How would uke experienced &/or native/long-term Hawaiian uke players would describe what they mean by "that Hawaiian sound"...
It's clear that Hawaiian ukuleles have a distinctly different sound from Tahitian ukuleles. But what makes an ukulele "Hawaiian sounding"?
I understand this may be challenging to put into words. High quality audio examples might help (not just the recording, but on speakers).
My pondering stems from being hesitant to stray from nylon strings on some of my ukuleles (I'm fine w/ the way they sound, less so w/ the way they feel... as opposed to liking the sound & feel of PhD's & most fluorocarbon strings).