I'm having trouble learning to play. The strings will not stay tuned for a second. How long will it take to adjust? What can I do to help it?
994344
Sorry to hear of your troubles, but in order for the strings to learn how to keep tune, you will have to continuously tune the strings. It may take a few days until it can hold perfect tune. Mine happen to keep tune within the first couples days. Just like any stringed instrument, the more you use it, the better the sound. Good luck and just be patient
994345
It does take a couple days to get the strings stretched enough to hold their notes.. But after about 3-4 days, depending on how much you are practicing, it's holding long enough for a whole practice session-- which are short as my fingers aren't built up to cope long with working the strings. I tune again when I play a couple hours later, and they aren't far off center pitch.
994346
I am not an expert on ukulele, but I gave it about 3 or 4 days. I tuned and played over and over again hoping for the tuning to stabilize after a while. However, the tune was still fluctuating and I could barely go through half the song. I didn't keep it long enough to see if it actually adjusts or not because I just assumed that it will never adjust and I returned it. So, I can't really answer your question. Sorry.
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If you notice on the back there are 4 screws, one for each of the tuning pegs. Try tightening them with a philips screwdriver and you will be ok!!! They (from the factory) keep them loose so as for the fingerboard not to be skewed. Don't forget though, that as a good rule is to go back and tune your instrument once in a while, because since it's a live one made of wood, it's sensitive to weather and moisture!!! Have fun playing!P.s. Alfred's method is great, the actual instrument is made in China, but it's perfect for beginners. Later on you can invest some more bucks for getting something descent!!! If you notice on the back there are 4 screws, one for each of the tuning pegs. Try tightening them with a philips screwdriver and you will be ok!!! They (from the factory) keep them loose so as for the fingerboard not to be skewed. Don't forget though, that as a good rule is to go back and tune your instrument once in a while, because since it's a live one made of wood, it's sensitive to weather and moisture!!! Have fun playing!P.s. Alfred's method is great, the actual instrument is made in China, but it's perfect for beginners. Later on you can invest some more bucks for getting... » Read More If you notice on the back there are 4 screws, one for each of the tuning pegs. Try tightening them with a philips screwdriver and you will be ok!!! They (from the factory) keep them loose so as for the fingerboard not to be skewed. Don't forget though, that as a good rule is to go back and tune your instrument once in a while, because since it's a live one made of wood, it's sensitive to weather and moisture!!! Have fun playing!P.s. Alfred's method is great, the actual instrument is made in China, but it's perfect for beginners. Later on you can invest some more bucks for getting something descent!!! « Show Less
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After the initial break-in period, I usually only need to tune once every week or two - depending on how much I have been playing. Even then it is a pretty minor adjustment (if any). It seems to loose tuning pretty evenly, so even when it drifts slightly, the tuning stays fairly relative, string-string.
1406672
Mine didn't come in tune but the package comes with a tuner, so if you read the instructions, you should be able to tune it. You could also find an online free guide that helps you to tune a guitar. I hope this helps!
17926
Never had to....I just tuned it and started playing. In fact, I haven't changed any of the strings yet either....sorry I can't be much help.
1044476
Yes. They are nylon and do stretch at first. After about 2 to 3 weeks of keeping it in tune, it should stay tuned up pretty well. The strings take some time to stretch out, but eventually hold tune.
2108140
I'm not a violinist, but I picked one up the other day and felt like I could fret easily. But the violin is already easier to fret. I'm sure the motion of exercising each finger for speed/agility would be helpful though.
445898
Ok...roll of all the lows on you on basses tone knob, and keep it low volume, and try to minimize the low e and it is fine for quite practice...I have a five string fretless tuned E-A-D-G-C and use it to fiddle around with higher on the neck...
363869
Even with small hands your fingers will still hit the other strings.if you hold the guitar right and practice it takes a long time maybe 6 months to start off
371027
Sounds like you have a guitar with no strings and don't know how to play? I recommend you find a guitar teacher to show you.
211887
Yes it is. Unfortunately the tuning keys are pretty cheap. Try tuning up, it locks the keys. Mine did improve with time as the strings stretched, but still needs tuning each time I play.
1939484
Not really. You just have to keep re-tuning. This is normal when you have new strings or in our case when you have a toddler fiddling with it constantly
1284424
I bought the ukulele for my daughter. She says the more you play it and get the strings stretched, the less you have to tune it. She said it took a couple of weeks and she plays it every day.
2280359
The "C" string is the thicker of the two. Now go and play some tunes. Good luck
2110107
I would take it to a local guitar shop. They'll replace strings and set you up for no more than $5 a string.
1447064
The strings are installed. Suggest you get a digital tuner so you can tune it though.
1730528
I upgraded to Thomastik Dominant Violin String set Ball End strings. I'm a novice and it was easy to change strings, I had no issues with the fine tuners.
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My experience was that the guitar is playable out of the box, but can be set-up even better. If yours arrives with rusty strings, when you replace them, take a very fine sandpaper and buff the frets and oil the fretboard with lemon oil. I hope this is helpful, good luck!