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Model t10458 (Mfg. Since 10/11)
tuning
tuning is the most important concept of playing a
ukulele. if the ukulele is not in tune with itself, or
the other instruments in an ensemble, the result-
ing music will not sound pleasing to the ear.
having a good understanding of tuning is essen-
tial to maximizing the full potential of any ukulele.
important issues to consider when tuning a
ukulele:
•
get into the habit of tuning the ukulele every
time it is picked up to be played.
•
always tune the strings “up.” the final tuned
tension of each string should be reached
while tightening the string, not loosening it. if
the string is tensioned too far, loosen the ten-
sion and tune “up” again.
•
the goal when tuning is to make the strings
in tune with one another. Standard tuning is
shown in
figure 40.
•
the easiest way to tune a ukulele is using an
electronic tuner such as the grizzly t23099
Chromatic tuner shown on
page.
g
c
e
a
figure 40. Standard tuning notes.
ukulele Body
aftermarKet
accessories
NOTICE
refer to the newest copy of the grizzly
catalog for other available accessories.
figure 41. t23099 Chromatic tuner.
model t23099—chromatic tuner/metronome
this metronome/tuner is suitable for all electric
and acoustic stringed instruments. it has an easy
to read lCD display and is able to tune notes: a,
a#, B, C, C#, D, D#, e, F, F#, g, and g#. Seven
beat settings and 5 rhythms make this versatile
device a must for the novice or experienced musi-
cian.
model h5902—Jumpin' Jim's camp ukulele
model h5903—Jumpin' Jim's '60s uke-in
Jumpin' Jim's books provide a collection of songs
for the ukulele with easy to play along arrange-
ments. great for any ukulele musician.
figure 42. Jumpin' Jim's Camp ukulele and '60s
uke-in .
