Ukulele Types

What Distinguishes the Four Types?


•Soprano – This is the standard ukulele. The soprano is the ukulele that is most easily recognized because it is the tiniest and the tone is typically the one associated with ukuleles. The soprano ukulele is the one often given to novices who are interested in learning the ukulele.

•Concert – This one is also referred to as the alto ukulele. It is slightly larger than the soprano model, but it has a 15" scale compared to 13" on the soprano. This makes it a bigger choice for people with larger hands. It has a fuller tone, which may or may not appeal to you.

•Tenor – This is the type of ukulele that can come with different numbers of strings. It also has an even fuller tone than the concert ukulele. It comes in 4 or 6-string types. You can even get an 8-string type of ukulele as a tenor. It is larger than the concert ukulele.

•Baritone – This is the largest of the ukuleles and resembles a mini-guitar. It can even be tuned like a guitar. It has the deepest tone and is usually the most expensive model.