Ukulele why high g

JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. High G vs. Low G--Pros and Cons. Thread starter fbrown Start date Mar 21, Joined Mar 27, Messages 7 Points 0.

Okay all you more experienced, more talented and better looking uke players than I Low G strings vs. High G strings There has to be more than just which sound the player prefers. Different styles suited towards different strings? I'm about to buy a new tenor and can't decide which strings to put on.

Joined May 15, Messages Points 0. In my opinion, Low-G adds more depth to your arrangements especially when you performing solo or with a singer. The bad side is that the fourth string needs to be replaced really often Joined Feb 19, Messages 3, Points 0. I use non wound low G Worth strings. I have never had one break on me. The high G gives more of that classic ukulele sound. The low G gives you some extra notes for fingerpicking, and added richness.

It makes the uke, especially with a tenor size, a little more guitar-like. I think you might need two ukes sooner or later. It is easier to find tabs for high G, but if you are just playing chords, that won't really matter. The fingering for the chords will be fine for low or high G. Last edited: Mar 21, Manalishi Guest. With Aquilas,to avoid the wound string wearing out every couple of weeks,on my tenors,I use another C string from another set of aquilas!

It works,and is not too loose or 'floppy'! Having been told in advance that it would NOT work,I was well pleased to discover that it does!!! Joined Mar 6, Messages Points 0. Just to piggy back onto Lori's excellent explanation above, your next decision will be wound strings.

So typically for High G, wound or plain 3rd and Low G wound or plain 3rd or 4th or both. Think this is a matter of personal preference as to the sound your looking for. Generally speaking I think the wound strings sustain longer and probably have a fuller sound.

Am fortunate to have enough ukulele's where I can choose at my whim. Have not experienced a breakage or extra wear with wound strings on guitar or ukulele. Bottom line Pick one and start playing. Playing finger style ukulele involves playing with your thumb and three to four fingers, in different repeated patterns.

It often includes a pinch with your thumb and a finger playing two strings at the same time, on a down beat. All while playing a one-finger-at-a-time arrangement to finish the pattern giving an arpeggio effect which means playing different notes of a chord in a pattern.

For this style, have a uke tuned to low G has an advantage. This gives you access to a greater number of bass notes and more range. The G string and A string in high G tuning are so close together that they can often be played in unison. This may sound unpleasant when played in sequence or when only these two strings are played in a pinch. However, with low G tuning, these unison notes would be octaves instead which produces a much better sound.

When it comes to playing the ukulele you will want to decide if you should use low G or high G tuning, or both. Each has its own advantages and can work well for certain players and songs. Thank you so much for your detailed description of the differences. Tulisan diatas berdasarkan aku memberikan pengetahuan tambahan bagi semua pembacanya! Aku pribadi betul-betul terkagum pada artikel anda!

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What Are The Home Articles Ukulele High G vs. Low G. High G Traditionally, concert, soprano, and tenor ukuleles are tuned with high G or what is called re-entrant tuning. High G tuned ukuleles will have a brighter, lighter, and more typical ukulele sound. Here are some of the benefits of using a high G: Traditional ukulele sound More common and easy to find songs to play Creates the close harmony chords that give the ukulele its distinctive sound Most music shops stock these strings You can play the song melody on the high G while strumming In addition, learning new songs with a High G, is going to be much easier.

Taimane The G Strings The ukulele high G strings are made of a single strand of nylon, acrylic, or similar material. If you are playing solo, instrumental pieces this can be a big advantage.

Both tunings are used. On the other hand, Jake Shimabukuro uses high-G tuning for his solo flights. Whereas James Hill most often uses the low-A tuning. The low-G tuning feels almost like a completely different instrument to me. You have to change your style of playing quite significantly to take full advantage of the low-G tuning.

And I just love the re-entrant sound too much. Despite the limited range, I really enjoy picking melodies and close arpeggios on reentrant high G tuning. On my baritone, however, I prefer linear tuning. Full answers to all my questions. Am looking at buying a low g tenor for classical pieces. Your email address will not be published. Save my name and email in this browser for the next time I comment. Thinking about buying a ukulele but can't decide if you want to go with the standard, traditional, "figure eight" regular body shape or the more quirky pineapple shape?

Or maybe you're just The 8 string ukulele is the model with the highest number of strings commonly available. But with so many strings, it's easy to get lost when trying to get your instrument tuned. In this Skip to content What do you choose for the top string on your soprano, concert, or tenor Ukulele? What is High-G Ukulele Tuning? What is Low-G Ukulele Tuning? High G vs. Low G Fretboard Notes Comparison. High G. Melodic Playing Soloing. Bass Pluck and Strumming Technique.

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Advantages of Low-G Ukulele. My Choice.