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Using Classical Guitar String on Ukulele

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Using Classical Guitar Strings on Ukulele

Guitar TIP-Stringing a Nylon String Guitar

Buster B. Jones shows you his fast technique for changing nylon strings. If you're a gut string player you'll love this video. (YouTube link)

This technique for changing strings applies to ukuleles as well.

(Ed.) I use this technique and it works really well and saves a lot of time when restring a guitar or ukulele.

Using Classical Guitar String Set on Ukulele

A ukulele is constructed basically like a small classical guitar. As such, s lot of the same concerns and information, technique and resources can be used for ukulele.

Here are a few links and resources for some great information on classical strings:

How to Select the Best Classical Guitar Strings for Your Nylon String Guitars from Classical Guitar Express

(source: FleaMarketMusic.com) Any classical guitar strings will work. You'd only use the D G B and E strings. As far as I know there aren't any unwound classical D strings.

Use the classical guitar D string for the uke G when using a low G tuning.
Use the classical G string for the uke C.
Use the classical B string for the uke E.
Use the classical E string for the uke A.

(Ed.) Any gauge string would work depending on how much tension you like on your strings. A favorite brand is Savarez. I've use Savarez Alliance strings (red package) on my tenor ukes. Another favorite brand among players are D'Adarrio strings.

Savarez Classical Guitar Strings on Ukulele

Both low and high string four variations.

"C" Tuning (G C E A) Low "G"

Savarez Alliance (red card-R)

E-1 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .024, 541R for the A
H-2 (B-2) KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .027, 542R for the E
G-3 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .033, 543R for the C

D'Addario Pro-Arte

D Light Silverplated Copper Wound .028, J4304 for both the low G and low A bass strings

"D" Tuning (A D F# B) Low "A"

Savarez Alliance

E-1 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .024, 541R for the B
H-2 (B-2) KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .027, 542R for the F#
G-3 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .033, 543R for the D

This is the same set as a Low "G", "C" Tuning.

D'Addario Pro-Arte

D Light Silverplated Copper Wound .028, J4304 for the low A bass string

This is the same set as a Low "G", "C" Tuning.

"G" Tuning (d G B E) High "D"

Savarez Alliance

(red card-R) and high tensions (blue card-J)

Plain KF Treble High Tension .033, 543J for the D
Plain KF Treble Standard Tension .027, 542R for the E
Plain KF Treble Standard Tension .033, 543R for the B

D'Addario Pro-Arte

D Light Silverplated Copper Wound .028, J4304 for both the low G (string 3)

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Benefiting from the most recent discoveries, the classical guitar strings (three trebles strings made at first of plain gut and basses strings made of copper wound on silk (later on silver plated copper wound on silk)) have evolved into the use of monofilament nylon called plain nylon for the three trebles strings and of silver plated copper wound for the three basses strings.

( source: Savarez web site )

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Ukulele

Here is a tenor uke string set that I've been using for years:

Savarez Alliance (red card-R)

C Tuning, low or high G

E-1 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .024, 541R for the A and high G in "C" tuning
B-2 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .027, 542R for the E
G-3 KF Plain Treble Standard Tension .033, 543R for the C

( from StringBYMail.com ) The Savarez 540 HT Classic Series are noted for their long life. The basses are the brightest and most rigid of the Savarez basses. You can choose between sets paired with either Alliance trebles or New Cristal trebles. The Alliance trebles are made from a carbon fiber type material (fluorocarbon). They have a slightly thinner diameter than most other nylon trebles, are very smooth to the touch and are very bright and punchy. The New Cristal trebles are made from a blended polymer nylon and yield a warmer, richer tone than the Alliance trebles.

These are available as singles or a treble set from StringByMail.com

D'Addario Pro-Arte

C Tuning, low G or D Tuning, low A

D Light Silverplated Copper Wound .028, J4304 for both the low G and low A bass strings

They now have ukulele strings.

Savarez_Uke_140R_MED Savarez_Uke_150R_MED Savarez ukulele strings for tenor ukulele. They are made of ALLIANCE KF composite fibers which represents a big advantage, improving the sound of the instrument and enhancing its colored personality.

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D'Addario Classical Guitar Strings on Ukulele

Both low and high string four variations.

daddario_titanium T2 Titanium Trebles - The titanium trebles offer a projecting tone that is brighter than traditional nylon. With its attractive purple hue and ultra-smooth feel, they are comfortable for the traditional nylon user. They are laser sorted for guaranteed precise intonation set after set and offer an ideal volume and tonal balance with the dynamic wound strings.

daddario_proarte Pro Arté - All Pro-Arte treble strings are sorted by a sophisticated computer-controlled laser machine which performs diameter and tension measurements, ensuring true-sounding, precise trebles in every set. Pro-Arte basses are wound using silver-plated copper on a multi-filament nylon core for consistent and warm, yet projecting tone.

D'Addario Strings
J. D'Addario & Company, Inc.
595 Smith Street
East Farmingdale, NY 11735
tel: 516-439-3300 - fax: 516-439-3333

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Uke String Sets

J53 Hawaiian Ukulele Black Nylon
J65 Ukulele Clear Nylon
J68 Baritone Ukulele Clear Nylon/Silver
J54 Tenor Ukulele Silver/Black Nylon

This is set that I use on some of my tenors.

D'Addario T46 - Titanium T2 Hard Tension, Treble Set

For a high G tuning, order a single T4601 - 1st string (e) hard tension .0285. For a low G tuning use a D'Addario Pro Arté J4704 - 4th string (D), normal tension or a D'Addario Pro Arté J4303

I get my strings online at StringsByMail.com.

7 String String Sets

7 String guitar string set and singles available.

Has 7 string sets.
ECG24-7, 7-String Jazz Light .011-.065 Flatwounds
Single strings up to .070 (round wound)

(Ed.) For jazz this gauge is a little light. Most playerss start with a minimum of a .012 for string one. I start with a .014. Most jazz players also prefer a wound third string.

J71 Tenor Ukulele Set - Normal Tension

D'AddarioProArte_J71.gif The J71 Tenor Ukulele Set consists of an all-nylon string is inspired and guided by the virtuosity of D'Addario ukulele artist, Jake Shimabukuro. This set made from an assortment of Pro Arte' classical guitar string gauges from the EJ44 and EJ46 sets. All Pro Arte' strings are sorted by a sophisticated, computer-controlled, laser machine, which performs diameter/tension measurements and quality checks, ensuring that each set is well-matched, true-sounding and precisely intonated.

Editor Note: January 2010 I tried this set on my Ko'olau and the C and A strings where fine but the C string felt a little too big for me so I swapped in a Savarez string.

Item# / Note / diameter inches / diameter mm / tension lbs / tension kg
J4601, A, .029", 0.72 mm, 12.5 lbs, 5.67 kg
J4602, E, .033", 0.83 mm, 9.5 lbs, 4.31 kg
J4603, C, .041", 1.04 mm, 9.8 lbs, 4.45 kg
J4401, G, .029", 0.74 mm, 10.3 lbs, 4.68 kg

Info click here to view more info

D'Addario Debuts J71 Pro Arté Tenor Ukulele String Set

February 7, 2007

Getting the most tone out of the humble ukulele is now a reality with the new D'Addario J71 Pro Arté Tenor Ukulele Set.

This new D'Addario Ukulele Set consists of an all-nylon string set made from an assortment of Pro_Arté classical guitar string gauges, specifically from the EJ44 and EJ46. All Pro_Arté strings are sorted by a sophisticated, computer-controlled, laser machine, which performs diameter/tension measurements and quality checks, ensuring that each set is well-matched, true-sounding and precisely intonated.

D'Addario's efforts were inspired and guided by the virtuosity of D'Addario ukulele artist, Jake Shimabukuro, the Hawaiian born musician who has taken the instrument to dizzying heights, employing a range of techniques including tapping, striking, strumming and plucking. The range of tonalities Jake coaxes from his koa wood tenor ukulele, and his rapid fire delivery, are sure benchmarks for the aspiring ukulele player.

"I've always used D'Addario strings on my instruments," says Shimabukuro. "I'm pleased to say that the new D'Addario J71 set spells an end to mixing-and-matching strings to arrive at a usable set that sounds balanced and full."

More information available on listing's web site.

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“A strum is the execution of a rhythmic pattern — in a specific style”

A Guide to Ukulele Strums

One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer, singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.

Strumming requires a specific set of skills. They are: 1) Memorization of chords 2) The ability to switch chords smoothly and 3) The ability to choose and execute a suitable rhythmic strum. It is this 3rd skill that is our focus in “A Guide to Ukulele Strums & Rhythmic Patterns”.

Though strumming looks natural to the casual observer, it is anything but natural to the beginning ukulele player. Even experienced players have difficulty in identifying and executing certain strums. Though this is one of those topics that is typically taken for granted, there is much to learn about rhythmic feels, accents, dynamics, strum direction, feel, percussive accents, idiomatic styles and tempo variation.

First and foremost, the subject of strumming is inseparably linked to rhythm. Though an ability to read rhythm is helpful, it’s not necessary to profit from this material.

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