Not really. There are many differences, but the biggest is probably the way it's tuned. The ukulele uses a type of tuning called "reentrant" tuning. In reentrant tuning, instead of the strings being tuned across the neck from high to low, one of the strings jumps up in pitch while its neighbors drop progressively. Reentrant tuning is found on other stringed instruments including the lute, Venezuelan cuatro and 5-string banjo.

Yes, many chords forms are similar. For example, a D7 chord form on the guitar is a G7 on the uke. It's usually pretty easy for guitarists to make the switch, at least with the chording hand. Strumming and picking can be a little more difficult if you are used to using a plectrum, since we use our fingers. This is a common concern of former guitarists, but it's really not a problem. With a little practice, your hand will soon get used to the uke.

Every repair I do comes with a large Guitar Lab receipt with the details of the repair hand written by me. If you didn't get that receipt, I didn't do the work.

Just after 9/11/01 I bought a small Martin for airline travel and have wound up using it for most of my gigs and have recorded two albums with it -- 2002's Thumb Thump and 2004's Golden Willow Tree. It is a 00C15AE -- which means in "Martin-speak," a "00" size (grand concert or classical guitar shape) cutaway, all solid-wood mahogany (top as well) with rosewood fingerboard and bridge, "acoustic electric.

No. They'll alert you when someone is at your dog and to strange noises outside your home. Otherwise, they are quiet. Although, some Havanese are more "vocal" than others. The Havanese is truly one of the most delightful of the small breeds. They are exceptionally intelligent and quick-witted. Their love of attention comes from their adorable little "show-off" natures. They are curious and busy constantly. They are natural clowns and enjoy interludes of rowdy, madcap play.

I've played professionally this way for over 20 years! I started as a beginner. Now I'm pro-level. For beginner guitar, this is absolutely the easiest place to start. For pros, and everyone else in between, it's an excellent extension of guitar prowess and knowledge. The chord book alone is worth the money. Please take advantage of the Custom Evaluation I'm offering for a limited time.

There is no reason whatsoever to exclude other instruments from your jams, and many good reasons to include them. Our study groups, though, are not just jams. They are intended to help you move forward as a player, and many of the challenges we face as guitarists are different from those we would face as banjo, mandolin, violin or, for that matter, clarinet players. So we're setting aside time and space to work on our instrument in a focused way.

We offer absolute beginner classes; these lessons are perfect for someone who has never played the guitar. Please log into your account - Click on My Lessons - My Lesson Catalog - Select Step1: Guitar - Step2: Absolute Beginner. From there move onto the beginner lessons for the style of your choice.

There are two main ways of sizing ukuleles. The first is to simply measure how long your uke is from top to bottom. The second and more accurate way, is to measure the string scale-length. This is done by finding the distance from where the strings leave the nut, to the center of the 12th fret, and doubling that measurement.

From the late 1920's to mid 1930's, the ukulele reached it's zenith as the height of fashion. In that era, the little uke seemed to be ubiquitous and was seen in the hands of everyone from college students to movie stars. This wave of popularity lasted into the mid 1930's. The second wave of popularity started in the late 1940's after WW2 ended, and lasted into the 1950's. Some soldiers were even supplied with ukes by the military during the war and wanted to continue playing as civilians.

If you are burning at your residence, see the Outdoor Burning Focus Sheet. If you are requesting to burn small spots on your farm, you need to complete a Spot Burn Permit Application and pay a $25.00 fee for up to 10 acres of small spots per year.

Thin wood reacts quickly to changes in humidity, and needs to acclimate to the relative humidity of your shop. You should "sticker" the cupped boards to allow air to circulate all around them. Stickers are thin strips of wood or masonite or melamine that you put between each board, across the grain, to allow the air to get to them. Use three per board and sandwich the whole lot between boards of MDF or plywood, and put a weight on top for good measure.

Learn on acoustic, don't lock yourself into one style and listen to the arrangements of the songs you like and try writing your own. At the end of the day, it all comes down to what songs you've written.

SeeDEGA was designed as a comprehensive method of using basic chord forms to fully conceptualize the fret board. No. Most of the SeeDEGA sequences can't be played in the open position to produce a major scale, using common chord form fingerings. To give just one example, consider the "A-Root" SeeDEGA sequence. The first two chord forms in the sequence are A-C.

Tori is the person executing a technique such as a throw, while uke is the person receiving the technique.

The short answer to that is yes. Unlike some waterproofing contractors, we won't try to pressure you to waterproof the entire basement. If we determine that you will continue to have problems without doing so, we will advise you, but it's your CHOICE, it's your house.

In general, older instruments have increased in value, especially in the last few years as more uke enthusiasts come into the fold. We've seen values go up tenfold for certain ukuleles. Instruments in excellent, original condition with no cracks or damage have the most value to collectors. Some of the most sought after instruments include the older Hawaiian ukes. The top mainland brands are equally in demand.

Start with the most popular sizes, soprano or concert. This way you will have a point of reference if later you decide to try something else.

By measuring. Using Martin ukes as the standard, soprano ukes are approximately 21 inches long, concert ukes are 23" long, tenor ukes are 26" long and baritone ukes ukes are 30-31" long.

My first guitar was a classical bought at JB Music. My first electric was a pirated (read: fake) Gibson SG also bought at JB.