Ukulele
OriginHawaii
Year1879
FamilyString
About the Ukulele
Based on Portuguese machete brought by immigrants to Hawaii. Four strings tuned GCEA. The name means jumping flea in Hawaiian. Tiny Tim made it a novelty instrument. Israel Kamakawiwoole made Somewhere Over the Rainbow iconic. The soprano ukulele is the smallest standard size.
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