Sopranino Ukulele

Sopranino Ukulele

If you have small hands and find even the standard uke a challenge to play, perhaps you should consider the tiny sopranino ukulele. This miniature masterpiece is even smaller than the diminutive standard uke with the Ohana SK-21 small-body offering less than 20 inches in total length with a scale length of less than 12 inches. Critics suggest that the sopranino uke is not generally deemed to be a fully playable instrument but lovers of this tiny musical delight say otherwise.

Rather than being mere novelty items, sopranino ukuleles are perfectly usable, especially on the lower frets. It should be noted however that the small body of a sopranino uke will not quite be able to replicate the same rich tone that can be found on a tenor uke for example. Therefore, don’t expect a loud sound but playing a ukulele is about more than just making as much noise as possible. Those who use a sopranino uke will be rewarded with a sweet ringing treble tone that sounds similar to a ukulele being played on a portable radio.

Playing a sopranino ukulele is something of an art form. You cannot just bash away at it because the scale is so short. Indeed, being too forceful will cause the strings to bend. For best effect, strum over the sound hole and enjoy the sweet melody it creates. Most sopranino uke players accept that it will not play in C tuning.

However, a sopranino uke such as the Ohana SK-21 is a mini delight. It is small and compact and made from solid mahogany on the top, back and sides. The fingerboard and bridge are made from rosewood with precision friction tuners to help you become a sopranino ukulele master. Far from being a novelty item, the Ohana SK-21 sopranino uke is a marvellous instrument and is available for as little as £120.