What is Ukulele?

The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of a small guitar-like instrument brought to Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants – The Cavaquinho. It gained great popularity elsewhere in the United States during the early 20th century, and spread world wide from there. Japan has probably the most ukulele players, per capital, in the world.

Tone and volume of the instrument vary with size and construction. Ukuleles come in four standard-shaped sizes: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.