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Best Musical Instruments For Autistic Children

Best Musical Instruments for Autistic Children

For children living with autism, the ability to play an instrument and make music with it can be a profoundly positive and impactful experience. There are numerous simple instruments that produce beautiful and fun sounds that people of all ages can enjoy. You don't have to have a multi-thousand-dollar...
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Guide to Ukulele String Names, Notes, and Numbers

A new ukulele player might find it difficult to track which string to play. The good news? There's an easier way! Knowing how many different color-coded sets you have available will make tuning much more intuitive, too. In this article, we will describe different ukulele string names...

Best Concert Ukuleles – Buying Guide 2024

Concert ukuleles have slowly been receiving the spotlight over the years. This is because they are relatively easy to play and that they are able to produce a bright and distinct sound. Because of such demand, the number of ukulele brands and models has also been increasing. This makes...
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Basic Ukulele Chords: Easy and Beginner-Friendly!

Learning to play the ukulele is not intimating as you think it is! Basic ukulele chords are easy to master even for individuals who haven't played any string instrument before. As matter of fact, you can play some of these basic ukulele chords only require you to...
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Top 10 Best Baby Musical Instruments

Music such a great way for children to express their emotions even without uttering a word. By carefully shaking the maracas or striking a tambourine, your children develop an additional type of intelligence that they will need when they grow older. They also make great gifts. This is why...
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Best Ukulele Stands 2024

As it has always been known, a ukulele is an instrument with a sweet yet warm sound. It's a wonder how this four-stringed instrument could accompany almost all songs. Yet after a performance or a gig, you have to place your ukulele in a safe place to support it....

Top 10 Best Ukulele Picks 2024

A ukulele pick is one ukulele accessory that is not always needed, but necessary when the song calls for it. You should still have one in case a song requires you to play it. There are many great ukulele picks on the market and it is difficult to find...
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Best Soprano Ukuleles Review 2019

The soprano ukulele is the smallest among the four main size categories of ukuleles. It is highly noted for its rich and vibrant sound, which some consider as distinct. Since they are relatively easy to learn, soprano ukuleles have been gaining popularity over the last decade and have even...
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Guitalele Tuning Guide

The guitalele might look like a lovechild of a guitar and ukulele, but it's not intimidating at all. It's easy to learn and much easier to carry than a regular guitar! But, how do you tune this adorable string instrument? The answer might surprise you! Here's everything...
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10 Famous Ukulele Players That Made Uke Popular

The ukulele's charming and relaxing sound has entertained people worldwide and produced many famous ukulele players. One song featuring a uke even reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts and stayed there for a record 76 weeks. Let's find out who they are and what they have contributed...
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