Baritone Ukelele

[Shoehorn]

Oh hey guys,

So my parents were out of town and decided to get me a baritone Ukelele. I used to have one when I was 3 but I thought it would be funny to smash it one day when I was 5... oops.

Anyhow, I want to get some use out of the thing so I have some questions. Namely, what players are reccomended to listen to for inspiration? What tunings do you reccomend playing in? there seem to be alot and I'm not sure which one is considered a good starting point. Any brand of strings you reccomend for baritone ukes? And lastly, any technique stuff I should be aware of?

 

[Kruton]

I play a bari uke. http://www.jumpingflea.com/productdetail/~Model/BU7BF~/d.html

That one.

Now, for a baritone ukulele, you HAVE to play in DGBE unless you have special strings http://jumpingflea.com/productdetail/~Model/ABUK~/d.html

Like those

A baritone ukulele is really just the top 4 strings of a guitar (EADGBE), unlike tenors, concerts, and soprano's (GCEA, like a guitar in A) that's ignoring the other soprano tuning.

Some good ukulele players are James Hill and Jake Shimabukuro.

I would reccomend these strings http://jumpingflea.com/productdetail/~Model/ABGT~/d.html
I've played martins, but these are much better. (be warned you go through Ukulele strings much faster than bass strings)

As far as technique, I'd say don't use a pick.

BTW, what ukulele did you get. If you have anymore question's, feel free to ask or PM me

 

[Shoehorn]

well it's a venezuelan instrument and it says its made by Marco Figueroa. I'm not sure if that's a very high quality brand but there seems to be some use of a combination of woods along the fretboard that makes it look rather pretty. I'll try to post some pictures when I can. thanks for the info.

 

[Killed_by_Death]

I was just sitting here thinking about getting a baritone uke. I'll probably go check some out tomorrow at the Fender/Ibanez dealer. They have that brand from Hawaii, can't recall the name right now.
Anyone have any tips?

(Makala brand, which apparently is part of Kala)

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[Chicory Blue]

I was just sitting here thinking about getting a baritone uke. I'll probably go check some out tomorrow at the Fender/Ibanez dealer. They have that brand from Hawaii, can't recall the name right now.
Anyone have any tips?

(Makala brand, which apparently is part of Kala)

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I use a Lanikai, which I think is owned by Hohner, maybe? It sounds like gold if gold was a sound, and didn't cost much, so if you run across one I'd say it's a safe bet.

Luna makes the dopest ukes on the planet, though. I have a feeling you could take or leave the gorgeous artwork each one boasts (I couldn't- I absolutely take it), but to my ear, they're the finest sounding ukuleles around.

As for Makala, they're absolutely a solid sound-to-price deal, but they sure don't cost much, if you feel me. I like to give them as gifts more than play them myself, since they're inexpensive and charming to look at.

Hope that helps.

--^@

 

[svlilioukalani]

I go back and forth between a standard ukulele tuning and tuning in fourths like my bass. When tuned in fourths you can practice scales and chords which will help your bass playing. With the standard tuning you can quickly learn songs off the web. There is a ton of songs written in tab available on the web.

But what is most important here; chicks dig it. They really do. Especially when you play a Kala. It's worth the few extra bucks.

ps, I love Vancouver BC, your so lucky to live there. I wish I did. I sail up there as often as I can.