The Learn To Play Ukulele

A world-famous instrument synonymous with Hawaiian culture, this is the four-stringed ukulele and instructional DVD that teaches beginners to become proficient players. At 20" long, it is a standard length ukulele--the original size of the instrument that grew in popularity in Hawaii after it was introduced by 19th-century Portuguese settlers. Crafted with a solid mahogany top and neck, acacia back and sides, and a rosewood bridge, it is tuned as a soprano ukulele to G-C-E-A using nylon strings. An abalone inlay surrounds the sound hole, which projects the instrument's classic high-pitched resonance. The slender rosewood fingerboard and nickel frets provide easy handling and chording while the tuning pegs tune smoothly and accurately. The DVD instructs beginners how to tune, hold, and strum the ukulele, then demonstrates simple two-chord songs before progressing to advanced skills such as barre chords, finger picking, and fingernail raking. Includes soft-sided storage case. 20" L x 6 1/2" W x 2 1/2" D. (3 3/4 lbs.)