Can anyone tune a ukelele?

I heard the most amazing ukelele orchestra in New Orleans last summer, when we were at a conference. When I saw them advertised on the programme I was very sceptical, but they were good, and funny too.

Just a tip... the best size uke to buy is the tenor. It's 17" scale length compared to 13 1/2" for the little sopranos so you have a bit more room to move. Generally the sopranos that sell for a few dollars/pounds are crap (although you can buy very good ones too). Look for the brands Mahalo and Oscar Schmidt... both are well made Asian instruments that will keep you going until you get UAS (ukulele acquisition syndrome) and start spending far too much money of ukes you don't really need but they're so cool so you buy them anyway!

We must find a session, sound great.

That's what started me off Golden, I just love the Uke Orchestra! DD3 was inspired enough by them to get herself a uke about a year ago, but hasn't really used it. Then last January a group set up near me to do 'jammimg' and I've been following their progress on Facebook. During the year they did all sorts of 'gigs' at old people's homes, summer fetes, Christmas shopping events etc. So I brought my daughter's uke back with me after Christmas, and 2 weeks ago, attended my first 'jam'. Another one tonight and we're doing a 60's set. (Still haven't managed to tune it properly, but when my Dummies book arrives I'll be cooking with gas!)

We are looking into it Notso. Have you heard The Ukelel Orchestra of Great Britain, they are fabulous, and seeing them is what gave DH his enthusiasm.

I can hear George Formby now . . . .

Then you'll be able to make lovely music together!

I joined a uke band 2 weeks ago. Someone there tuned it, I just strummed and sang...had the best fun! I'm hoping to improve on that position fairly soon!

Any uke bands near you? Could Mr G start one?

Great idea Notso. I have to say after a rocky start, DH is making a really nice sound now on the uke--I want one!

They are great fun! My copy of Ukes for Dumies is on its way!
Maybe we can accompany the Gransnet Christmas carol recording this year?

Enjoy it Notso I want a ukelele myself now, DH loves it.

Thanks Golden and Mr G! I've never played an instrument or read a note of music either!
Off to Amazon now to order Ukelele for Dummies.

There is always somebody on Gransnet who knows something about nearly everything!

Love it!

He says tighter- it needs to be higher .

Notso I can't answer that question, but I gave DH a ukelele for Christmas along with a tuner, and Ukelele for Dummies. He has never played an instrument in his life , but with both of these aids is doing very well! I will ask him you question.

Thanks bagitha, that site is helpful because it shows the notes going up and down in a sequence....so I can see which way I'm chasing!
Youngest gs played with it yesterday and twiddled the tuning knobs miles away from where they should have been.
Being tone deaf doesn't help.

tune a ukelele ? I can't even spell it

There's a ukelele tuner online here that might be helpful:

www.get-tuned.com/online_ukulele_tuner.php