As we all know, there are four main sizes of ukulele. The soprano is the smallest, followed by the concert, tenor, and the baritone. All sizes are popular and all have their own qualities people love (or don't).
Soprano is the small, classic ukulele you have seen played for so many years, it is the most traditional size. For some one, ukulele soprano provides the “true” sound of ukulele: a "barky" tone great for chompin' jazz chords or classic Hawaiian rhythms. At 13.5”, the shorter scale length (length from the saddle to nut) gives a more relaxed tension. This makes it fun and easy to play, but also easy for beginners to bend out of tune when chording. The soprano can also be a bit cramped for some with larger hands or who are used to playing guitar.
Concert is the next larger size at around a 15" scale, a few inches longer than the soprano. This size retains a classic uke tone while giving a bit more body and sustain to the sound. You also get an easier time with intonation in the higher register, generally. Ukulele Concert has typical and classic ukulele sound and is a bit louder.
Tenor is just a few inches longer at a 17" scale. It is still very much an ukulele, but this added length still tuned G-C-E-A gives a higher tension that adds sustain and attack. And the larger body adds a depth and wider frequency range. Tenor Ukulele strays a little bit from the ukulele sound and sounds a more deeper like a classical guitar (more ukulele than classical sound of course) than the soprano and concert ukuleles. Most professional and well known ukulele players choose for the tenor sized ukuleles.
The largest of the bunch comes it at 30 inches (76 cm) and is called the baritone. Baritone is more like a 4-string guitar as it is most commonly tuned like the high four strings of a guitar (D-G-B-E). It is played with the same shapes and chords as any ukulele but is tuned down a fourth. This gives a more mellow and relaxing tone similar to classical guitar sounds.
All four sizes are wonderful and many people enjoy all of them. Which one would you like best?
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