I have had my ukelele for a week now. I am unable to keep it in tune long enough to begin to learn how to play. Would different strings help?
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.
985958
I don't think it will fit a ukelele because it is made for a common guitar head stock, however you could put something around the pegs that will hold it, like cloth and tape. I personally would keep looking for one specifically for ukelele unless cosmetics are not important. If you can't find one for sale, make your own, maybe? Hope that helps...
2108255
The strings do just fine and produce a good sound, although every uke is a little different so you can never be sure if they'll be good. I'd suggest trying them and seeing how you like them, and if the sound doesn't work for you then pick up some Aquila strings.
1831070
These are great strings and I think you have your answer below. It does take a long time to get new strings to stay in tune, though. Get a tuner and tune it every time you pick it up. Keep your old strings as back up, but, you'll never use them. Aquila is worth buying. You can take your uke to a music store. I bet they'd be happy to assist. Have fun and check out all the youtube tutorials. They are very helpful, too.
951171
The stings on this Ukulele are Aquila strings and are very appraised by the ukulele community. You should not have to replace the strings. They will take about a week to stretch out until they stay in tune, but once they do they will last a pretty long time. The longer you have the strings on the better they will sound. You don't have to replace Uke strings until you started noticing marks rubbed in from the frets. Quality is great!
2010420
This guitar doesn't really hold a tune. I found a good, free iPhone app called Guitar Tuna that helps me tune it. I think I tune it daily.
2257215
Congrats on getting a beautiful instrument. The mahogany top will contribute to a "warmer" sound when you find the right strings, but this often involves experimenting with different types of strings. For the most part phosphor-bronze strings are very "bright" sounding when they first go on but lose their "brightness" pretty quickly. Coated strings, like the Martin Lifespan, Elixers, etc., tend to be less "bright" at first but have a remarkably longer lifespan before sounding dull and dead than non-coated strings. Try a coated bronze (not phosphor-bronze) first to see how that sounds to you. Also keep in mind that the lighter the gauge, the less volume and punch the strings are going to have, no matter what kind of guitar you play. You might try non coated strings, also, if you dont mind changing them more often. Ive used a number of different strings on my Martin and tend toward preferring a "brighter" sound, and Im usually eager to try something new, so dont get impatient, and keep notes on which strings work best for you.
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Elizabeth, it takes awhile for the strings to stop stretching, then it should stay in tune longer. You might have to give it a month, I'm afraid. That's what I ran into.
802462
That guitar will tune fine if you do it correctly. However they don't stay in tune as long as a full size guitar. I'm guessing its an electric guitar. Take the plug, plug it into the guitar jack and the jack on the tuner. The cord to do this should come with the guitar. I'm going to tell you how to tune it in Standard EADGbE tuning. Pluck the first string (the thickest string) and you will get a sound. Slightly turn the tuning pegs no more than a 1/4 turn around as you pluck the guitar string, keep turning the tuning pegs slowly (again, as you pluck that string) until the tuner says E (this tuner will say 6E). After that go one string down, each gets progressively thinner, then keep plucking and turning the tuning pegs until it says A (tuner will say 5A). Keep doing that, turning the peg to tighten the correspomding string for the next 4 strings, going to the smaller string each time for D, G, B and E (E is what the thinnest string will be tuned to.) Again, thickest string to thinnest (top to bottom) you will want E-A-D-G-B-E. Use the little green light in the middle as youre tuing so you know you're on key and getting exactly the sound you want. Some guitars only do it so well, so don't be bothered if you can't get it 100% correctly and just do it the best you can. M
484218
I keep mine regularly tuned, there is a steel rod that runs the length of the neck If you are worried about bowing of the neck you can adjust that, but start at your E strings and work your way In. good luck!
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.
2061727
Sorry, first Uke so don't know the answer. Holding the tune fairly well so far.
899555
I think i know what your asking. and i believe this is all you need to be able to tune what ever you shall be putting it on. all it does is tension the string tighter or loser therefore getting your different tones. hope that helped
1277662
It is simple to learn chord formations and patterns, books cost money and teachers even more.... in the beginning I suggest watching the hundreds and hundreds of free ukulele/all instruments for that matter...... I learned to play ukulele only by watching YouTube videos..... I'm old.... but at a certain point in playing a lot of folk will decide to get serious about their music..... at this time I recommend buying a few good instructional books, dvd's and perhaps finding a teacher who will take the player to the high end of music.... Raggy
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.
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I would suggest a regular Ukulele rather than this. When my daughter wanted to start playing guitar (age 8) Her guitar teacher said to start with a Baritone 4 string Ukulele. Only four strings to learn at first would make it easier and less frustrating for a beginner. It worked out well her, she's 16 now and still plays and takes lessons, she was able to transition to a 6 string guitar no problem. Her second instrument was a baby martin (3/4 guitar) then Baby Strat. Next a Full sized MIM Strat, Seagull cutaway and Hoffner Bass. I did get this Guitar Ukulele the other week and she love it, she wanted something to travel with. I would suggest a regular Ukulele rather than this. When my daughter wanted to start playing guitar (age 8) Her guitar teacher said to start with a Baritone 4 string Ukulele. Only four strings to learn at first would make it easier and less frustrating for a beginner. It worked out well her, she's 16 now and still plays and takes lessons, she was able to transition to a 6 string guitar no problem. Her second instrument was a baby martin (3/4 guitar) then Baby Strat. Next a Full sized MIM Strat, Seagull cutaway and Hoffner Bass. I did get this Guitar Ukulele the other week and she love it,... » Read More I would suggest a regular Ukulele rather than this. When my daughter wanted to start playing guitar (age 8) Her guitar teacher said to start with a Baritone 4 string Ukulele. Only four strings to learn at first would make it easier and less frustrating for a beginner. It worked out well her, she's 16 now and still plays and takes lessons, she was able to transition to a 6 string guitar no problem. Her second instrument was a baby martin (3/4 guitar) then Baby Strat. Next a Full sized MIM Strat, Seagull cutaway and Hoffner Bass. I did get this Guitar Ukulele the other week and she love it, she wanted something to travel with. « Show Less
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I don't know what kind of strings but they are decent. If you are new to the guitar, you will probably want to replace them with some light gauge 'silk and steel' strings, which will be easier on your fingers.