I would like to have something like this as a beginner instrument for a 3 year old. Is this suitable (size-wise)? Also, it says it is soprano. I noticed there are "concert", "tenor" etc ukuleles. Is "soprano" the norm? What's the difference? I would like to have something like this as a beginner instrument for a 3 year old. Is this suitable (size-wise)? Also, it says it is soprano. I noticed there are "concert",... » Read More I would like to have something like this as a beginner instrument for a 3 year old. Is this suitable (size-wise)? Also, it says it is soprano. I noticed there are "concert", "tenor" etc ukuleles. Is "soprano" the norm? What's the difference? « Show Less
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This may be more fit for a 3 year old than an adult. I think it's pretty cheaply made and goes out of tune as soon as you try to play it, making learning frustrating.
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For a beginner the Soprano will be a good Ukulele. It is lighter and produces good sound with a little strumming, which will suit a 3 year old better. The other types that you mentioned, i.e. concert, tenor and baritone are heavier and has more frets and longer stem which will be hard for a 3 year old to handle. You can get the starter soprano Ukulele with instructions very cheap. You need to buy a tuner to go with it to make sure the uke is always tuned before playing. If it does not work with your 3 year old, it might work for you and you might like it. The most commonly used chords are very easy to learn. For a beginner the Soprano will be a good Ukulele. It is lighter and produces good sound with a little strumming, which will suit a 3 year old better. The other types that you mentioned, i.e. concert, tenor and baritone are heavier and has more frets and longer stem which will be hard for a 3 year old to handle. You can get the starter soprano Ukulele with instructions very cheap. You need to buy a tuner to go with it to make sure the uke is always tuned before playing. If it does not work with your 3 year old, it might work for you and you might like it. The most commonly used chords are... » Read More For a beginner the Soprano will be a good Ukulele. It is lighter and produces good sound with a little strumming, which will suit a 3 year old better. The other types that you mentioned, i.e. concert, tenor and baritone are heavier and has more frets and longer stem which will be hard for a 3 year old to handle. You can get the starter soprano Ukulele with instructions very cheap. You need to buy a tuner to go with it to make sure the uke is always tuned before playing. If it does not work with your 3 year old, it might work for you and you might like it. The most commonly used chords are very easy to learn. « Show Less
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I do not know the difference between the soprano, concert etc. But, the instrument is small enough for a child to play. My granddaughter is 3 and she tries to play it.
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I don't know anything about the type. For the price its OK. I bought it for my 14 year old and she likes it. I'm not a musician so I don't know how a 3 year old would take to it. It is small so I would assume it would be ok .
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I am sorry I don't have the answers to your questions. I amnot sure it would be appropriate for a three year old.
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It is small and lightweight. I think it would be perfect for a 3 year old beginner instrument. I'm not sure about the other types of ukeleles available.
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Not being an expert.......I can only say that the concert size should work okay for him. A Baritone might be even better with his long fingers. The Kala was my first ukulele and I am glad I didn't buy a cheaper one that might have frustrated me while I was learning how to play.
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Not too small for a 3-year-old, getting a bit small for a 5-year-old. However, it has just enough keys to keep them interested without being too much for them. If your child shows aptitude and interest, you might wish to move to a larger model. Otherwise, it's a great first-time investment that's affordable to see how your children might like the instrument itself.
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Is your ukelele a concert ukelele or a soprano or a tenor? The sopranos are the small ones (21 in), concert is medium (23 in) and tenor are the bigger ones (26 in). these strings are for the concert size. If yours is a different size, just search either soprano or tenor and you will get the right size.
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It will be fine. We got it for a 7 year old. Just keep in mind that attention span for lessons starts at about 7-8 years for guitar, piano and othe technical instruments. But introducing the instruments younger is a smart idea.
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Hi If he is pre growth spurt The length is perfect. As for the guitar itself, they are pretty nice. Way Way better than what I started with. I think if you do a little research on the web, the guitar will play very well just by turning a screw or two, And the child will always treasure it. He will learn on it, then absolutely have to switch to a full size. Do not let him sell or trade the first guitar. It does become like your first woman, and he will go back to it at the oddest times!!!
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i have both - i bought a soprano first, and then a few weeks later i bought a concert size. I enjoy playing both a lot. Unless your fingers and hands are ginormous, you should be able to play the soprano just fine. I don't think you'll go wrong with either. Aloha!
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Its just a little lower than a soprano, with a louder tone and more frets, yet not quite as deep as the tenor. Here is a more in depth answer that might be able to help you better: http://www.ukuleletricks.com/ukulele-sizes-soprano-concert-tenor-baritone/
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Your violin teacher should be able to answer that, but it also depends on the size of the child. My 9 year old has used both during the past year. I would be more concerned with the quality of the violin because that makes a great deal of difference to a beginner.
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If it is a bit large you can get a strap. It is supposed to be a bit smaller then a regular one. If she is like my daughter then she will play and put away for awhile and then pick up again - she will grow into it. Not sure if you can get smaller without looking at something more custom. The other smaller guitars we found were more toyish and not as good quality - then there is the pink factor to consider - HTF.
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Hey...the one i got is good for the smallest...so called soprano uke...sorry dont have the exact size in cm at the moment...but if you can find the size if the soprano uke...that is it... On the other hand i think they have the bag for all type of ukes...so just figure out wich one you have...Otherwise i love the bag...works fine looks cool..Thats it ...hope it helpsXmasDan
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I would not recommend this one for that level of playing. My son is using it as a beginner in his middle school. I think it's a fair instrument for beginner level learning. I'm not a musician though. The piece is very light and easily damaged.
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I own the Kala - KA-15S and am a beginner - it is a nice little instrument. The Dolphin soprano is recommended at my local music shop as a good one, too - the obvious difference is that the 15S is a "concert" uku which is a bit larger than the soprano. The dolphin is very cute and comes is a variety of cool colors. I ahve not played it so can't speak about that. See if you can test one - or better - both of them out at a shope and see which you like.
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I would suggest reading reviews for the best answer. Size is probably fine. It is a real instrument and not designed for abuse. The case that comes with it is useless. If he is a young protg, you may also want to consult a music store regarding the strings. My son uses this for band at school and it's worked well and his instructor said it was good for now.
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dear Sir,we asked and read tons of reviews before we bought the Yamaha, which is for our son, who was 8 at that time. His piano teacher recommended better this brand, from her experience. the piano sounds great and my son enjoys playing it. hope this helps.
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Hi M. Stewart,I own a G9126 and even that it is a small beautiful guitar the neck is almost as wide as a regular size guitar. I think the space between frets and strings will be to big for a small hands kid. The Cordoba guilele and Yamaha gitalele will be more suitable for your kid (because of the thinner neck they have), they are both cheaper on price and quality but not that much on sound. The Yamaha comes in different colors.....you can also check smallguitars.com
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I bought it as a gift for my granddaughter, age 12, and she loves hers. She is also taking lessons at school. It's a good fit, size-wise. You might want to replace the guitar "strings" with silk and steel strings if you're concerned about tender fingers. Possibly nylon strings but I'm not sure if they'd work. And if you do decide to replace the strings, choose the lightest gauge you can since they aren't as hard on unseasoned fingers as heavier gauge strings.