Ukulele?
 

hi i'm new
anyone here play ukulele of banjo?

I have a baritone ukulele that I play. You can string it either like a concert uke or like the top four strings of guitar, which is like I currently have it. It's a delightful little instrument, and has real ivory tuners. I bought it at an auction for 40 bucks, and this chimney sweep collects gianni (it's maker) instruments and said he'd give at least 75 for it up front. Worth something I suppose.

I don't myself but I once strung a frying pan with elastic bands and got a great twang with it.

a guy called "traveller" on these forums has one...
i know him in r/l :)
add him or something

i like bringing my ukulele on camping trips n stuff cuz it's portable.

I have a uke, i tune it to sound like that one japanise insturment though, it sounds pretty tight though.

I got my new uke-uke in the mail today and it sounds simply delightful but, it goes out of tune after 10 minutes or so. Is that because nylon strings take awhile to break in or is it that the the tuners are low quality? By the by it's a Lu-21 Lanikai standard.

i seem to remember hearing something about needing to actually make knots in the nylon strings in order to keep them from slipping. it's not quite a knot around the tuning peg but there is a trick, check page 2 in particular.

Restringing - Nylon Strings

Thanks dave, my strings are holding their tune better but, I'll give it another day or two before I restring it.

sounds good. had you done that looping thing around the tuning peg to increase tension in the string? if you have enough excess string simply wound around the peg it 'should' tighten itself naturally over time but it's not exactly the best solution.

the other thing with nylon strings (this more of a personal preference thing), is that they tend to 'die' quickly. my father used to play a classical guitar and he would replace his strings every other week or so. they never lasted a full month, but he was also of the opinion that he couldn't properly practice and develop his abilities as a musician if his instruments weren't in tip top shape all the time.

Yep - seasoned uke player here - I have several, and a uke banjo

more details on my blog (google GOT A UKULELE)

Keep at it, its a great instrument

Funny typo there, as 'of' is actually dutch for 'or' :D.
Welcome!

I play Ukulele. It's alot of fun I must say :)

I want to learn the ukulele. What should I start with? Can I do it by myself or do I need a teacher?

There are indeed some excellent online lessons available on YouTube, which I believe are the easiest way to gain some basic playing skills. Once you've got the hang of the basics, you can further enhance your skills by checking out ukulele strumming patterns online. Practicing these patterns on a daily basis will help you develop your rhythm and technique, gradually improving your overall playing proficiency. Additionally, exploring different styles and techniques through online resources can add depth and versatility to your ukulele playing repertoire.

I'd start with a Tenor Ukulele if I were you. Rich sound compared with smaller ukes and a manageable size. I favour the Kala brand but you may find them a bit pricey. It depends on your budget and you may want to start with something cheaper to start with in case you decide it isn't for you.
You can definitely teach yourself and if you get serious, look at perhaps getting lessons. I look at You-tube videos.
Matt Dahlberg and Marco Cirillo are top notch IMHO, but there are many others.