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Kapila Kane
Ha`aha`a
USA
1051 Posts |
 Posted - 07/21/2005 : 10:36:35 PM
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Since I may be responsible for some Colorado kids thinking about ukes...
(and even if this has been covered)...
What's a decent, functional, and inexpensive first uke for kids?
What are the Hawaiian kids getting in schools?
at what ages?
so on and so on.
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Retro
Ahonui
USA
2368 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 07:44:46 AM
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| A lot of the students in Seattle's Kimball Elementary School `Ukulele Ensemble are playing Flukes and Fleas - may be higher-priced than your needs, but they are really good instruments (even when you move beyond the beginner level), and I think their sturdiness makes them great for active kids. |
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Cliff
Aloha
USA
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Posted - 07/22/2005 : 08:43:14 AM
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| One of the things I really like about the Fluke and Flea is the flat bottom - if you're willing to take the chance of having it get knocked over once in a while - you can just leave it out of its case. Easy access means you'll pick it up and play it a lot. |
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hapakid
Luna Ho`omalu
USA
1533 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 1:11:26 PM
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I'll say that Lanikai's are the best of the Chinese plywood ukes, and start around $40. You can buy others in the $20-$30 range, but I think the joy of learning and playing is enhanced when the uke stays in tune, and cheap friction tuners don't cut it.
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Pauline Leland
`Olu`olu
USA
783 Posts |
Posted - 07/22/2005 : 4:33:34 PM
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If I'm not getting my stories mixed up, Triumph ukes are built in Canada for the school kids who have ukulele as part of their early music education. They are triangular in shape, built like a tank, comfortable to hold, nice voice but not loud, just right for a kid. I think they are $35, maybe more in bulk.
No, I've never met one, but they are frequently praised on Flea Market Music. |
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Edited by - Pauline Leland on 07/22/2005 4:34:19 PM |
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