If you’re used to playing guitar, it might seem odd that there is a high g-string. In standard reentrant tuning, the pitch of the strings on the ukulele don’t go from lowest to highest. This tuning is part of what makes the ukulele have that bright and charming sound. Reentrant ...
While ukulele strings are usually made out of nylon, which breaks much less commonly than metal, it is still quite likely that at some stage you will need to restring your uke. Whether your string has broken, been worn down, or you simply would like to try out some new strings, you w...
Classical guitars use Nylon strings. These ones produce far much less tension (around 50% much less) than metallic strings so the construction of the guitars differs. The most essential component is to use a classical guitar string (most of that is usually nylon strings), not metal strings (...
What type of string is best for a drawstring bag? Here are the best types of strings for a drawstring bag: cotton cord, nylon cord or paracord when you need a sturdy, strong cord, ribbon for lightweight bags, and satin cord. The latter also makes a perfect decoration. Make sure to sa...
The most common reason that ukuleles go out of tune is due to the nature of nylon strings. Nylon stretches and takes a while to settle down. This is particularly noticeable when you have a new set of strings on your ukulele. As the strings stretch the tension drops and subsequently the ...
While most players prefer to use the same string for both, or “full bed,” many players have begun using two different strings, or “hybriding”, to take advantage of a mix of string benefits. For example, using a polyester string in the mains and a nylon string in the crosses will ...
4th string: D 3rd string: G 2nd string: B 1st string: E (thinnest string) Methods for tuning the guitar How to Tune a Guitar Using Reference Strings If you use only one string as the source of your reference pitches then you will avoid compounding any errors that arise as you tune. ...
Nylon strings are great for beginners, because they’re easier to press against the fretboard than steel strings. The strings will not ring properly if you don’t press them hard enough against the fretboard. Remember to press the string just above the fret but not directly on top of it. ...
You may find it easier to tune a classical guitar by ear than a steel-string guitar. The nylon strings have a strong, “fat” sound that lets us hear the tuning. (The downside is that other people can also hear when it’s out of tune! But this is true for any guitar.) ...
Shipping stringed instruments One of the most important things when shipping a guitars, violins, double-bass, cellos, mandolins or any other stringed instrument, is to loosen the strings before packing. This is because the temperature may fluctuate during the journey, meaning the strings could ti...