I've been using Dr Duck's guitar neck rest. It includes an attachment for a battery operated screw driver. That attachment is handy but you need to be careful with it or you could wind strings too tightly before you realize it. I use a bath towel for a mat. I also use string-tie bridgebeads for my instruments that require tying strings to the bridge. They make string changes go much faster and they look good as well.
Thank you for sharing what works for you! I really value your opinion. Good pint about the automatic string winder. I would wear safety glasses 😂 to avoid a situation that would merit an eyepatch. I do love Dr Ducks ax wax. It’s super thick for the tough jobs.
I got a brand new ukelele and I haven't been able to play it because I cannot tune it! My tuner won't pick up the right chords. For example I will play a and it will say that it is c. I've tried tuningg the strings up and down so many times and I've tried multiple tuners. Any advice?
@@bools7159 no I haven't yet sorry. I just tuned it as close as I could get it. And I'm kinda just playing from there. Do you know the name of your ukulele and ukulele strings by chance?
@@charley2269 I actually figured it out by watching a different tutorial...some tuners have different modes for different settings. I had to go to mode C for chromatic in order to tune them to the right note in the first place (because the strings come suuuper loose when you first get the uke), then go to Uc (ukulele) in order to tune them properly. I believe it was the Bernadette teaches music channel? Something like that. Thanks anyways!
@@OneMusicSchool, love it! Would you believe that's what my friends and family call me?! Anyway, STARR testing is over so now I can get back to teaching for the next couple of weeks....I want summer....😋
@@emelymartinez9058 i think i figured it out, so basically when you reach the wanted note, lets say you want A and you reached it but it still sounds kinda wobbly and not very great, keep turning the tuner so it goes through a then all the other tunes and it’ll tune to a. try it out and tell if it works bc it did with me
@@emelymartinez9058 IT WORKED YES. gurl no i literally just got my first ever uke like 2 hours ago, im a complete beginner so if you have any tips let ME know. im finding strumming really hard bc i cut my nails too short and using a pick is harder so im gonna wait for them to grow. im learning sign of the times by harry for now, a strum each chord to make it a lil easier for me :)
Hey, I need help.... I tried to learn bad guy by Billie Elish (tutorial by Feng E) and he said to tune down the G String to E. SO.... I gave up on playing it and tried to tune up my string to its standard tuning sound..... IT WONT TUNE UP!! I tried running it down and running it back up but it ISN'T WORKING
Hmmmm, is the tuning peg loose? Try tightening the screws on the sides or see if the peg itself it too loose. You could also try changing the string and see if that helps. If you do change one, it’s probably best that you change all of your strings. It also could be that your string keeps slipping because it is no longer secure on the tuning peg. If that’s the case, it’s best to try changing your strings. It’s hard to know for sure, but I hope that helps 😀.
Bought it all today. With your helpful vids, I'm going to restring and clean my antique Guild, Kala Psychedelic, and the dulcimer I made in 8th grade. You're the best!
It’s been a while since you asked your question, but hopefully this helps someone.... It sounds like your ukulele is tuned to too high of an octave. Try tuning it down an entire octave and see if that helps!
@@subliminallyshade Hi, it sounds as if your string action is set too low, it's easy enough to correct - loosen your strings until you can slide out the saddle, then cut a "shim" of paper or card that's the same size as the base of the saddle and place that in the bridge slot. Then replace the saddle, tighten the strings and tune up. If the strings still buzz, follow the same steps and add another shim of paper etc. By doing it this way the action is corrected and the buzz should be gone. Hope this helps. Happy playing and stay safe😊
Hi Kei, it sounds like your Ukulele action is set too high. It's easy enough to fix, similar to Maria's problem, though you need to remove your saddle and sand it down on the base mm at a time and after each mm, replace into the bridge and tune up to check your action. If it need's a little more sand it down by another mm and so on. Use the finest sandpaper you can get and hold the saddle at 90 degrees to the paper. Your action will gradually get to a comfortable height for you that doesn't cause any buzzing from the strings. And don't worry if you sand the saddle down by too much (but I'm sure you won't) - new saddles can be bought very cheaply from a well known online store. All the best, Happy playing and stay safe.
Thanks Katie, so far all good with my instruments. One string buzzing and a screwdriver fixed it by tightening the tuner like you showed. I see I may need some oil to refresh the fretboard though. Great info in today's video. As with your string change video which I needed to reference for your "Loop De Loop pull it through" technique when I changed strings, this video will come in handy when I get to the point of refreshing my uke's Happy day
It has been so long since I have used nylon strings that I had forgotten that you have to stretch the strings until they hold. I was given a uke to re home, but I couldn't keep it intune. One of these UA-cam videos reminded me so I stretched the strings for a couple of days. Now it is fine. Cost zero bucks.
I used that F One oil for the first time a couple weeks ago. It's excellent! By the way, the feature on the neck cradle that I found to be surprisingly worthwhile was the underside where you can store all your tools.
Great tips, Katie!........I like the neck cradle a lot.......I am going to get one now.......Looks like it can be used for just about any stringed instrument......My problem has aways been having to deal with a screw loose........Although, they say it kind of runs in the family....not sure what that means?..........:)
Hi there person who is reading this and Katie!!! I recently decided to change my strings on my uke. It was a disaster. One string broke and I couldn't get the A and the E string tuned it was saying like G and D. Very weird. I had the worst experience. I even bought everything from music nomad to clean my uke so I was excited. I used the regular Aquila strings. Any tips on what to do?? How can I get better without wasting my money on new pairs of strings?? Thank you. Also please show us how you do the thing at 5:09!!!
Thanks for this wonderful video. Can I oil the fretboard without taking the strings out? If yes, do I need to lift the strings a bit? I was about to purchase Fret Dr for the job. Have you tried it? Also, when I lift my finger off of a string, a soft sound comes from the string. I am not dragging the strings or even lifting it from an angle. Are my strings sticky ( they don't feel sticky though) and need a wipe down? Are they loose (even though stilll in tune). It happens to other ukuleles I have tried ( library rents them out). Just wondering.
Good question. Yes, I’ve loosened my strings and pulled them to the outer sides of the fretboard and oiled my fretboard that way before. The second question is a little tricky because I do t have it in my hands. It could be that the strings are worn out and are worn where the frets come in contact with the string . I would try changing the strings to see if that helps. I hope that helps.
Hi! I got a new tenor ukulele (equipped with low G) today, and it seems to be working well until I played the E minor cord and the c string won't resonate on the 4th fret as long as the other strings. When I tuned the string down to see if the problem still occurs, it does not. I am still wondering if it is a string problem or an instrument problem.
My ukulele, I'm a beginner hehe sorry, sounds off when i play. I have a bit musical background so i can hear off keys. I tune the ukulele, but when i play it sounds very off key. I don't know what's wronf because it is tuned in GCEA 😭😭
Hi I bought a secondhand Mahalo Tenor Electric Ukulele. The screws which holds down the Battery compartment have threaded there is a built in Tuner and pick ups in this little box/compartment. Is there anyway to stop this from moving. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
It depends on the finish. Normaly u can take a polish compound. But when u are nor careful you can damage your ukulele. Diffrent car polishes can help. U wanna use the finest polish u have. When the scratch is still there u go to the next agressive one. etc. When the scratch is gone u work u way back to your finest polish.
I bought the 8-in-1 tool after watching your original video--great purchase. For working with sharp fret ends, I bought the StewMac fret end dressing tool...www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html. Filing fret ends isn't something everyone is going to tackle--but some masking tape can help to make sure you don't cause damage. I generally just clean my frets with very fine steel wool before oiling the fretboard...fretboards are much harder than the rest of the ukulele and don't even show scratches!
once i buy a nice ukulele ill take care of it and rewatch your video but my current and only ukulele that i ever owned well lets just say if i ever have a problem with it ill just buy a new cause its was dirt cheap or a nice one and take care of it cause dont get me wrong i dont want to sound sarcastic or anything, this is good information and thanks for and taking your time on making this video its good to know this stuff
I completely agree with you. This process also brought my really cheap uke back to life. It was almost unplayable, and it’s so much better. I hear you. You’d want to invest in your new baby and take care of it. I like the way you think about buying once and buying well. You only need what is best for you.
i have made up my mind and i want you to do me a favor if you can ofc. i dont live in the usa i live in nicaragua and there are no music stores here that sell ukuleles here so i cant walk into a store to try them out thats why i bought a cheap ukulele on amazon and as a matter of fact i have never seen or play any other type of ukulele but my cheap amazon soprano. i have always been intrigue to know how other ukuleles sound i like watching your reviews on the intrument and i know you try your best to show them and even putting them close to the mic so we can hear how long they can hold a note and thats cool but its not the same to listen to them on youtube than listening live without headphones and please dont get me wrong im not saying that your videos have bad sound its just not the same to go to a concert to hear a band live than listen to it on your computer you know what i mean? now i know we dont know each other but i get the feeling that you are good people and i feel i can trust you for some odd reasson even tho i dont know you personally and we dont even live in the same country and i know you have done a lot of reviews on ukuleles and have heard and play them so here is want i want to ask you. can you link me a good soprano model that you have personally tried out and play and tought oh boy this is a good soprano ukelele so i can buy it i remember in 1 of your videos there is a music store next door from where you teach or something xD idk maybe you can link me something from there or elsewhere idk you choose i have been saving for months my hard earn money and i have 500 bucks burning a hole in my pocket that im willing to spend on a ukulele and i promise you that which ever ukulele that you link me i will not complain or critic or put a bad review nothing negative from me i promise. i trust you as a musician and as a person even tho we dont know each other. thank you and if cant send me the link or even read this comment i understand but i want to thank you anyways. ps. if you are able to send me a link please dont go over 500 cause i have to pay shipping from the usa to nicaragua lol and i hope you can understand my english as it is not my native language.
I've been pretty negligent when it comes to maintenance. Need to make this a priority, especially with my new solid top uke. I'm still not sure whether I need a humidifier, though. I live minutes from ocean, so it stays pretty balmy here in the warm months. Maybe during winter when the heater's running? Any thoughts, y'all?
I keep wearing through my A string within 3 months of replacing them, im using a carbon fiber enya nova ukulele. Am i just pressing too hard on my strings?
Umm my ukelele won't play if I put or touch the string so I can't play g major as the c string is the only one playing I'm very new at this so I don't know anything and I kinda feel sad wasting money I kinda feel like I was scammed or I'm just unaware (but even if you just press lightly as long as it touches even at a smallest amount it would sound flat) I'm so disappointed at this can someone tell me a tip
I recently brought my new Westwood ukulele and since then the E or 2nd string ain't getting tuned... But rest three i.e. 4th 3rd and 1st strings are fine... Any solution? Pls!!
Hi i'm trying to tune my new ukulele and I'm scared to tune the A string cus it seems too tight but on the tuner its suggesting me to tighten it more and I think that it might break if i try to tune it, could it be that it came with incorrect strings? Should I replace the string or do I keep tightening it?
I feel your pain! There’s nothing quite as mentally “ouchy” as the sound of a new string snapping. Go to an online tuner and pluck each string to see how its sound relates to the sound coming from the online tuner. Now, listen closely, does your “A” sound lower or higher than that of the online tuner. If it’s truly lower, your A string should be able to take the tension to its correct tension. If it already sounds higher, you have passed the appropriate “A” and your tuner may be taking you to a higher A - whoa! An electric tuner can’t tell a low A from a middle A or a high A all octaves above each other. Loosen the string and start again. Your ear is the key to tuning. As well, new strings will stretch a lot before they stay in tune, so don’t be put off by that. Good luck, and happy playing.
My E strings seems dead relative to the other strings. The Ukulele is about a year old. I bought it used. The E string is tuned, but relative to the other strings does not seem to ring out. Would simply changing the strings be enough? It is a Kala EBY Tenor. So the wood is ebony, but it is laminate I believe.
I would say try changing your strings first and see if that helps. Over time, strings lose their “ring” over time. Even though you purchased your uke a year old, it could be much older depending upon when it was made and how long it was sitting in the wear house and/or the store. I hope that helps.
Both of my ukes are one or two frets on a string that sounds dull. I don't know if it's a fret problem or a string problem, but the sound played on the other string on the same fret and fine, and the other frets on the same string sound fine. Any idea what the cause could be?
Thank you!! I love music nomad’s humilele and cant wait to try frine and tune it. Will you make a video showing us how you file the frets? I feel so empowered when I can do these little fixes on my own without having to rely on a luthier for help. Have a great day, Katie. ❤️
You are awesome! Thank you so much for being here, and I really appreciate every time you are here. I would love to get a luthier on my channel to demo that. I do it myself, but having the expert would be really fun :). What o you think?
One Music School, Yes, that would be pretty neat to see. Maybe he/she could also show how they install strap buttons. I know so many people that are afraid of having strap buttons installed on their uke. I’m not sure why, but maybe seeing it done would calm their fears.
I k ow what you mean. I’ve seen lots of guitar techs turn down installing strap buttons on ukes because they don’t have the bracing to hold a screw. It would be nice to see if there is something that can be done about that without ruining the instrument.
Hey Katie. I know I'm one year late to seeing these amazing videos. But I really want your help. What should I do when my tuner gets rusted. I could not find a solution anywhere .please help😕
Hi Katie! I have a bit of a problem with my ukulele. Its has those buzzing sounds in the E string and the A string, I tried looking at some vids but then it tells me to change my strings, unfortunately we are currently having quarantine in our country. I wanted to fix it by myself, but i actually have no tools and no money to fix it. What do you think should i do? Hopefully you could help me. Could you do or make a video in order to fix it? Or your response in order to fix ot would also be great. Thanks! Anyone else who have those problems? Pls comment below on ow you fixed it. Thanks!!!
@@babo_kako1383 Hi, it sounds as if your string action is set too low, it's easy enough to correct - loosen your strings until you can slide out the saddle, then cut a "shim" of paper or card that's the same size as the base of the saddle and place that in the bridge slot. Then replace the saddle, tighten the strings and tune up. If the strings still buzz, follow the same steps and add another shim of paper etc. By doing it this way the action is corrected and the buzz should be gone. Hope this helps. Happy playing and stay safe😊
I need help. 2 of my ukulele strings broke and I bought new strings and I’m trying to put them on but the old strings are stuck and they are very little. I need help!!!
Hi im replacing my string cause it snap but the new one wont go in cause on the hile where put the ukelele in theres some snap of strings that I cant take out pls help
Hi my hands hurt!!! I bought a new kala uke. The strings are so hard. Really hard. It won't stay in tune for 10mins. Holding the chords is a nightmare. It hurts. Please help. I also have buzzy sad sound.😔😔😔
I need help desperately, my friend let me use her ukelele and it worked before but now it sounds very bad and all the guitar strings sound the same. I replaced the strings twice and idk what to do
I've been using my ukulele for a month now and it just started sounding odd all of a sudden, I don't think it's the strings, cause it's when I strum it sounds very very bad
hi need help so my E string sounds very weird and even my tuner is not able to recognise it i have no idea what to do as all my other strings are all good and this one alone causes all problems.
It could be that it's too tight or too loose (too sharp or too flat) that it can't register as an E note. What does the tuner read as you play the string?
I cannot play any barred notes. Not at all. They completely mute and sound like hitting metal drums with water. I have no idea how I can fix this. I can't play anything that requires covering every string and that means I can't play most songs
Hey there, To my knowledge, all strings should leave the inside from the tuning pole to the neck. Video shows, the A- and E-strings are properly attached to the tuning pole. I think, however, the G- and C-strings are not correctly attached ...! at the tuning pole. (different angle of friction..!) What is your opinion?
Hi, and thanks for watching. I hope I can answer your question. Some strings will be thicker to match different tones. The middle strings are supposed to be thicker because they produce a lower tone.
Hi, and thanks for watching. No, do not use any kind of oil whatsoever on your fretboard other than oil that is specifically meant for instruments. Anytime else will ruin your instrument. Castor oil is a kind of vegetable oil, and it will make your fretboard sticky and will eventually rot over time.
My ukulele, I'm a beginner hehe sorry, sounds off when i play. I have a bit musical background so i can hear off keys. I tune the ukulele, but when i play it sounds very off key. I don't know what's wronf because it is tuned in GCEA 😭😭
this ukulele will not forget you for bringing her back to life again. nice resuscitation
I've been using Dr Duck's guitar neck rest. It includes an attachment for a battery operated screw driver. That attachment is handy but you need to be careful with it or you could wind strings too tightly before you realize it. I use a bath towel for a mat. I also use string-tie bridgebeads for my instruments that require tying strings to the bridge. They make string changes go much faster and they look good as well.
Thank you for sharing what works for you! I really value your opinion. Good pint about the automatic string winder. I would wear safety glasses 😂 to avoid a situation that would merit an eyepatch. I do love Dr Ducks ax wax. It’s super thick for the tough jobs.
I got a brand new ukelele and I haven't been able to play it because I cannot tune it! My tuner won't pick up the right chords. For example I will play a and it will say that it is c. I've tried tuningg the strings up and down so many times and I've tried multiple tuners. Any advice?
I’m having the same problem, did you manage to figure it out?
@@bools7159 no I haven't yet sorry. I just tuned it as close as I could get it. And I'm kinda just playing from there. Do you know the name of your ukulele and ukulele strings by chance?
@@charley2269 I actually figured it out by watching a different tutorial...some tuners have different modes for different settings. I had to go to mode C for chromatic in order to tune them to the right note in the first place (because the strings come suuuper loose when you first get the uke), then go to Uc (ukulele) in order to tune them properly. I believe it was the Bernadette teaches music channel? Something like that. Thanks anyways!
@@bools7159 omg thank you I'll try that!
Get the app. It works for mw
Thanks for the useful tips, Ms. Katie. I always feel my time is well spent watching your tutorials, but dang it, I wanna play better now!!!😋😋😋
Hello Sunshine!!!! How are you? You are my ray of sunshine, so I hope you don’t mind if I call you that.
@@OneMusicSchool, love it! Would you believe that's what my friends and family call me?! Anyway, STARR testing is over so now I can get back to teaching for the next couple of weeks....I want summer....😋
My instrument when i press on the cord and move my finger it sounds really weird like wobbly like
@@emelymartinez9058 same i dont know what to do
@@emelymartinez9058 i think i figured it out, so basically when you reach the wanted note, lets say you want A and you reached it but it still sounds kinda wobbly and not very great, keep turning the tuner so it goes through a then all the other tunes and it’ll tune to a. try it out and tell if it works bc it did with me
@@emelymartinez9058 IT WORKED YES. gurl no i literally just got my first ever uke like 2 hours ago, im a complete beginner so if you have any tips let ME know. im finding strumming really hard bc i cut my nails too short and using a pick is harder so im gonna wait for them to grow. im learning sign of the times by harry for now, a strum each chord to make it a lil easier for me :)
@@emelymartinez9058 hows your progress going
Hey, I need help....
I tried to learn bad guy by Billie Elish (tutorial by Feng E) and he said to tune down the G String to E. SO.... I gave up on playing it and tried to tune up my string to its standard tuning sound..... IT WONT TUNE UP!!
I tried running it down and running it back up but it ISN'T WORKING
Hmmmm, is the tuning peg loose? Try tightening the screws on the sides or see if the peg itself it too loose. You could also try changing the string and see if that helps. If you do change one, it’s probably best that you change all of your strings. It also could be that your string keeps slipping because it is no longer secure on the tuning peg. If that’s the case, it’s best to try changing your strings. It’s hard to know for sure, but I hope that helps 😀.
@@OneMusicSchool Thank you so much
@@OneMusicSchool I have the same problem my tuner peg for e is too loose
Bought it all today. With your helpful vids, I'm going to restring and clean my antique Guild, Kala Psychedelic, and the dulcimer I made in 8th grade. You're the best!
Hello! Im here because my uke strings are so high, its hard to press it down.
It’s been a while since you asked your question, but hopefully this helps someone.... It sounds like your ukulele is tuned to too high of an octave. Try tuning it down an entire octave and see if that helps!
Mine are too low
@@subliminallyshade Hi, it sounds as if your string action is set too low, it's easy enough to correct - loosen your strings until you can slide out the saddle, then cut a "shim" of paper or card that's the same size as the base of the saddle and place that in the bridge slot. Then replace the saddle, tighten the strings and tune up. If the strings still buzz, follow the same steps and add another shim of paper etc. By doing it this way the action is corrected and the buzz should be gone. Hope this helps. Happy playing and stay safe😊
Hi Kei, it sounds like your Ukulele action is set too high. It's easy enough to fix, similar to Maria's problem, though you need to remove your saddle and sand it down on the base mm at a time and after each mm, replace into the bridge and tune up to check your action. If it need's a little more sand it down by another mm and so on. Use the finest sandpaper you can get and hold the saddle at 90 degrees to the paper. Your action will gradually get to a comfortable height for you that doesn't cause any buzzing from the strings. And don't worry if you sand the saddle down by too much (but I'm sure you won't) - new saddles can be bought very cheaply from a well known online store. All the best, Happy playing and stay safe.
Thanks Katie, so far all good with my instruments. One string buzzing and a screwdriver fixed it by tightening the tuner like you showed. I see I may need some oil to refresh the fretboard though. Great info in today's video. As with your string change video which I needed to reference for your "Loop De Loop pull it through" technique when I changed strings, this video will come in handy when I get to the point of refreshing my uke's
Happy day
Thank you so much for watching, and I’m so happy that this helped you and that you could find a use for it right away. Have a wonderful day!
How often should I clean my ukulele? And where can I buy these products?
It has been so long since I have used nylon strings that I had forgotten that you have to stretch the strings until they hold. I was given a uke to re home, but I couldn't keep it intune. One of these UA-cam videos reminded me so I stretched the strings for a couple of days. Now it is fine. Cost zero bucks.
Thank you Katie!This was very educational!
I’m glad that you liked it!
How often should you do this kind of maintenance? And is it wise to take all the strings off at once?
It should be ok to remove all of them. I don’t think it would mess with the tension. I recommend every 6 months to change your strings.
I used that F One oil for the first time a couple weeks ago. It's excellent! By the way, the feature on the neck cradle that I found to be surprisingly worthwhile was the underside where you can store all your tools.
Holy cow! How did I miss that! Thank you. That makes it even more cool.
Great tips, Katie!........I like the neck cradle a lot.......I am going to get one now.......Looks like it can be used for just about any stringed instrument......My problem has aways been having to deal with a screw loose........Although, they say it kind of runs in the family....not sure what that means?..........:)
Hahahah! You’re in good company. We all have one loose.
BYW you get 10 points for the awesome dad joke.
:)
Hi there person who is reading this and Katie!!! I recently decided to change my strings on my uke. It was a disaster. One string broke and I couldn't get the A and the E string tuned it was saying like G and D. Very weird. I had the worst experience. I even bought everything from music nomad to clean my uke so I was excited. I used the regular Aquila strings. Any tips on what to do?? How can I get better without wasting my money on new pairs of strings?? Thank you. Also please show us how you do the thing at 5:09!!!
Hi! I actually made a video on string changing, so I hope it helps. ua-cam.com/video/FmrISmF6O3I/v-deo.html
Thanks for this wonderful video.
Can I oil the fretboard without taking the strings out? If yes, do I need to lift the strings a bit? I was about to purchase Fret Dr for the job. Have you tried it?
Also, when I lift my finger off of a string, a soft sound comes from the string. I am not dragging the strings or even lifting it from an angle. Are my strings sticky ( they don't feel sticky though) and need a wipe down? Are they loose (even though stilll in tune). It happens to other ukuleles I have tried ( library rents them out). Just wondering.
Good question. Yes, I’ve loosened my strings and pulled them to the outer sides of the fretboard and oiled my fretboard that way before. The second question is a little tricky because I do t have it in my hands. It could be that the strings are worn out and are worn where the frets come in contact with the string . I would try changing the strings to see if that helps. I hope that helps.
@@OneMusicSchool Can tuners wear out over time from winding them when doing string changes, maintenance etc?
Hi! My ukulele has a tuner built into it but most of the time it doesn’t work... What do I do?
Try the batteries, other than that the electronics might be bad. The pickup could be at fault too, slim chance if it still plays with an amp.
Hi! I got a new tenor ukulele (equipped with low G) today, and it seems to be working well until I played the E minor cord and the c string won't resonate on the 4th fret as long as the other strings. When I tuned the string down to see if the problem still occurs, it does not. I am still wondering if it is a string problem or an instrument problem.
My ukulele, I'm a beginner hehe sorry, sounds off when i play. I have a bit musical background so i can hear off keys.
I tune the ukulele, but when i play it sounds very off key. I don't know what's wronf because it is tuned in GCEA 😭😭
me too !!! it sounds really off especially when i play Am and G i don't know what to do
Thank you so much katie i dont have any idea until i saw this video!❤
Hi I bought a secondhand Mahalo Tenor Electric Ukulele. The screws which holds down the Battery compartment have threaded there is a built in Tuner and pick ups in this little box/compartment. Is there anyway to stop this from moving. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
How do u remove scratches from your ukulele?
It depends on the finish. Normaly u can take a polish compound. But when u are nor careful you can damage your ukulele. Diffrent car polishes can help. U wanna use the finest polish u have. When the scratch is still there u go to the next agressive one. etc. When the scratch is gone u work u way back to your finest polish.
my 4th string is always echoing that makes it unpleasant to my hear
help pleasee
Same have you solved the problem?
I bought the 8-in-1 tool after watching your original video--great purchase. For working with sharp fret ends, I bought the StewMac fret end dressing tool...www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Files/Fret_End_Dressing_File.html. Filing fret ends isn't something everyone is going to tackle--but some masking tape can help to make sure you don't cause damage.
I generally just clean my frets with very fine steel wool before oiling the fretboard...fretboards are much harder than the rest of the ukulele and don't even show scratches!
once i buy a nice ukulele ill take care of it and rewatch your video but my current and only ukulele that i ever owned well lets just say if i ever have a problem with it ill just buy a new cause its was dirt cheap or a nice one and take care of it cause dont get me wrong i dont want to sound sarcastic or anything, this is good information and thanks for and taking your time on making this video its good to know this stuff
I completely agree with you. This process also brought my really cheap uke back to life. It was almost unplayable, and it’s so much better. I hear you. You’d want to invest in your new baby and take care of it. I like the way you think about buying once and buying well. You only need what is best for you.
@@OneMusicSchool exactly Katie you see we in tunned xD
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i have made up my mind and i want you to do me a favor if you can ofc.
i dont live in the usa i live in nicaragua and there are no music stores here that sell ukuleles here so i cant walk into a store to try them out thats why i bought a cheap ukulele on amazon and as a matter of fact i have never seen or play any other type of ukulele but my cheap amazon soprano.
i have always been intrigue to know how other ukuleles sound i like watching your reviews on the intrument and i know you try your best to show them and even putting them close to the mic so we can hear how long they can hold a note and thats cool but its not the same to listen to them on youtube than listening live without headphones and please dont get me wrong im not saying that your videos have bad sound its just not the same to go to a concert to hear a band live than listen to it on your computer you know what i mean?
now i know we dont know each other but i get the feeling that you are good people and i feel i can trust you for some odd reasson even tho i dont know you personally and we dont even live in the same country and i know you have done a lot of reviews on ukuleles and have heard and play them so here is want i want to ask you.
can you link me a good soprano model that you have personally tried out and play and tought oh boy this is a good soprano ukelele so i can buy it i remember in 1 of your videos there is a music store next door from where you teach or something xD idk maybe you can link me something from there or elsewhere idk you choose i have been saving for months my hard earn money and i have 500 bucks burning a hole in my pocket that im willing to spend on a ukulele and i promise you that which ever ukulele that you link me i will not complain or critic or put a bad review nothing negative from me i promise.
i trust you as a musician and as a person even tho we dont know each other.
thank you and if cant send me the link or even read this comment i understand but i want to thank you anyways.
ps. if you are able to send me a link please dont go over 500 cause i have to pay shipping from the usa to nicaragua lol and i hope you can understand my english as it is not my native language.
Thanks, this is a great video.
Thank you, Bill! It makes me so happy that you found value in it.
I've been pretty negligent when it comes to maintenance. Need to make this a priority, especially with my new solid top uke. I'm still not sure whether I need a humidifier, though. I live minutes from ocean, so it stays pretty balmy here in the warm months. Maybe during winter when the heater's running? Any thoughts, y'all?
just bought a WST uke, the strings feels REALLY dry, is there away a smoothen the strings
Hi - thank you :) I ordered some things, but the last link to the string changing kit was to just the main page of the website? Anyway, Thank you :)
I keep wearing through my A string within 3 months of replacing them, im using a carbon fiber enya nova ukulele. Am i just pressing too hard on my strings?
Umm my ukelele won't play if I put or touch the string so I can't play g major as the c string is the only one playing I'm very new at this so I don't know anything and I kinda feel sad wasting money I kinda feel like I was scammed or I'm just unaware (but even if you just press lightly as long as it touches even at a smallest amount it would sound flat) I'm so disappointed at this can someone tell me a tip
I recently brought my new Westwood ukulele and since then the E or 2nd string ain't getting tuned... But rest three i.e. 4th 3rd and 1st strings are fine... Any solution? Pls!!
Awesome video! Thank you!
Thank you for being so loyal!!! Love you!
Hello Kate, can I ask where can I buy that material use to loose and tune ukelele and what do u call that
thankyou for ur response
Hi i'm trying to tune my new ukulele and I'm scared to tune the A string cus it seems too tight but on the tuner its suggesting me to tighten it more and I think that it might break if i try to tune it, could it be that it came with incorrect strings? Should I replace the string or do I keep tightening it?
I feel your pain! There’s nothing quite as mentally “ouchy” as the sound of a new string snapping. Go to an online tuner and pluck each string to see how its sound relates to the sound coming from the online tuner. Now, listen closely, does your “A” sound lower or higher than that of the online tuner. If it’s truly lower, your A string should be able to take the tension to its correct tension. If it already sounds higher, you have passed the appropriate “A” and your tuner may be taking you to a higher A - whoa! An electric tuner can’t tell a low A from a middle A or a high A all octaves above each other. Loosen the string and start again. Your ear is the key to tuning. As well, new strings will stretch a lot before they stay in tune, so don’t be put off by that. Good luck, and happy playing.
My E strings seems dead relative to the other strings. The Ukulele is about a year old. I bought it used. The E string is tuned, but relative to the other strings does not seem to ring out. Would simply changing the strings be enough? It is a Kala EBY Tenor. So the wood is ebony, but it is laminate I believe.
I would say try changing your strings first and see if that helps. Over time, strings lose their “ring” over time. Even though you purchased your uke a year old, it could be much older depending upon when it was made and how long it was sitting in the wear house and/or the store. I hope that helps.
Both of my ukes are one or two frets on a string that sounds dull. I don't know if it's a fret problem or a string problem, but the sound played on the other string on the same fret and fine, and the other frets on the same string sound fine. Any idea what the cause could be?
do u put ur finger on the string? i cant put my finger between the frets because it always touches the string and it makes no noises
I love your videos!!
That means so much to me. Thank you!
Katie is there anyway u could possibly do a easy guitar tutorial for -Blancas song “Shattered “ 🙏🏻 it would really bless me , Your amazeing
Haven’t heard it yet, but I love Blanca.
One Music School it’s pretty 😊 I hope u like it and get a chance to do a tutorial or 2 for us lol It be a blessings
Can I use same technique and products for my acoustic guitar?
I love to play the eukelele but I get stressed very easily when i don't get things done or learn the things quickly 😣
Focus on your progress and not perfection. It’s not a race, there no ending point, and no one is keeping score. Just keep playing and having fun.
@@OneMusicSchool Thank you! ❤️✨
does anyone know what to do when your new ukelele string is really loose?
That happens with me I dont know what to do 😭
Thank you!! I love music nomad’s humilele and cant wait to try frine and tune it. Will you make a video showing us how you file the frets? I feel so empowered when I can do these little fixes on my own without having to rely on a luthier for help. Have a great day, Katie. ❤️
You are awesome! Thank you so much for being here, and I really appreciate every time you are here. I would love to get a luthier on my channel to demo that. I do it myself, but having the expert would be really fun :). What o you think?
One Music School, Yes, that would be pretty neat to see. Maybe he/she could also show how they install strap buttons. I know so many people that are afraid of having strap buttons installed on their uke. I’m not sure why, but maybe seeing it done would calm their fears.
I k ow what you mean. I’ve seen lots of guitar techs turn down installing strap buttons on ukes because they don’t have the bracing to hold a screw. It would be nice to see if there is something that can be done about that without ruining the instrument.
Hey Katie. I know I'm one year late to seeing these amazing videos. But I really want your help. What should I do when my tuner gets rusted. I could not find a solution anywhere .please help😕
Everything sounds find on ny ukulele but the Em and I really want to play Aaron Bur Sir but I cant
Hi, please let me know why is there a ringing/ting-ting sound near the head stock of my ukulele...?
Hi Katie! I have a bit of a problem with my ukulele. Its has those buzzing sounds in the E string and the A string, I tried looking at some vids but then it tells me to change my strings, unfortunately we are currently having quarantine in our country. I wanted to fix it by myself, but i actually have no tools and no money to fix it. What do you think should i do? Hopefully you could help me. Could you do or make a video in order to fix it? Or your response in order to fix ot would also be great. Thanks!
Anyone else who have those problems? Pls comment below on ow you fixed it. Thanks!!!
I have the same problem 🙁🙁
@@babo_kako1383 Hi, it sounds as if your string action is set too low, it's easy enough to correct - loosen your strings until you can slide out the saddle, then cut a "shim" of paper or card that's the same size as the base of the saddle and place that in the bridge slot. Then replace the saddle, tighten the strings and tune up. If the strings still buzz, follow the same steps and add another shim of paper etc. By doing it this way the action is corrected and the buzz should be gone. Hope this helps. Happy playing and stay safe😊
@@scottpetrie6179 aww thank you! But this comment is pretty old and I had solved the problem already 😅
But thanks 😊
Do you have any video about 3:05 ? Adjusting the tuner?
I need help. 2 of my ukulele strings broke and I bought new strings and I’m trying to put them on but the old strings are stuck and they are very little. I need help!!!
Hi im replacing my string cause it snap but the new one wont go in cause on the hile where put the ukelele in theres some snap of strings that I cant take out pls help
All of my ukulele strings sound the same, when I was on the online tuner it tuned all of my strings to C?
Hmmmmmmm. Perhaps all of your strings are either too loose or too tight and that’s why it’s tuning the strings improperly.
Hi my hands hurt!!! I bought a new kala uke. The strings are so hard. Really hard. It won't stay in tune for 10mins. Holding the chords is a nightmare. It hurts. Please help. I also have buzzy sad sound.😔😔😔
I need help desperately, my friend let me use her ukelele and it worked before but now it sounds very bad and all the guitar strings sound the same. I replaced the strings twice and idk what to do
My c sounds so off key it keeps falling out and making weird noises and won’t tune plz help 🥺
What should I do if my ukulele's strings are kind of far from the neck?
please help me the 2 strings below of the 1st fret is out of tune(very sharp)
Hiii!I came home from school and i saw this video.Sooo now i look like😱🤩😍that
Wooohoo!!! Good to see you. How was school?
@@OneMusicSchool Tiring. How about your day?
My ukulele wont tune i use yousician to tune it but when i play a song it still sounds like i havent tuned it in weeks it sounds really wrong
I've been using my ukulele for a month now and it just started sounding odd all of a sudden, I don't think it's the strings, cause it's when I strum it sounds very very bad
Hello how do you if strings are to tight
How to fix a loose Bridge to stop Buzzing?
Why does my plastic ukelele clicks when I strum it with my finger or pick
Is there a way to stop string buzzing
someone help cause im having the same problem :/
I just got my ukulele and the g string popped and due to quarantine I can't go change the strings!
Help!?
hi need help
so my E string sounds very weird and even my tuner is not able to recognise it i have no idea what to do as all my other strings are all good and this one alone causes all problems.
It could be that it's too tight or too loose (too sharp or too flat) that it can't register as an E note. What does the tuner read as you play the string?
When I play the f chord the two middle strings make a "thunk" sound what do I do?
It's a ukulele
I cannot play any barred notes. Not at all. They completely mute and sound like hitting metal drums with water. I have no idea how I can fix this. I can't play anything that requires covering every string and that means I can't play most songs
Hey there,
To my knowledge, all strings should leave the inside from the tuning pole to the neck.
Video shows, the A- and E-strings are properly attached to the tuning pole.
I think, however, the G- and C-strings are not correctly attached ...! at the tuning pole. (different angle of friction..!)
What is your opinion?
My ukulele has the thicker strings in the middle and what do I do
Hi, and thanks for watching. I hope I can answer your question. Some strings will be thicker to match different tones. The middle strings are supposed to be thicker because they produce a lower tone.
But what tuning am I supposed to use
GCEA, I’ll link my tuning video below. I hope it helps 😀.
ua-cam.com/video/dcv7u7bTITE/v-deo.html
why does my uke only make a string sounds while i'm doing chords. like literally no melody
Hi maam, can i use castor oil instead? 😅
Hi, and thanks for watching. No, do not use any kind of oil whatsoever on your fretboard other than oil that is specifically meant for instruments. Anytime else will ruin your instrument. Castor oil is a kind of vegetable oil, and it will make your fretboard sticky and will eventually rot over time.
@@OneMusicSchool awww thank you i appreciate that u reply!! ♥️♥️♥️
I just got my ukelele today and when I tried to play a chord it buzzed and it doesn't sound good at all
Please help me
why when i play a chord none of the notes come out except for the strings im not covering Please someone help :((
I have a few videos that I think will help. I’ll link them below. You may be either pushing too hard or your other fingers are getting in the way.
Technique video #1 - ua-cam.com/video/V_8dCFZzRYM/v-deo.html
Technique video #2 - ua-cam.com/video/AFrDM2RzlLg/v-deo.html
My ukulele string is so loose I can’t play it please help 😭😩
Is it normal for the saddle to not have lines for the string?
Most saddles don't have any lines or slots for the strings - normally it's only the nut that's slotted. Happy playing and stay safe😊
@@scottpetrie6179 thanks
my low g aquila sugar dont tune the string is very tight new string
ty much appreciated
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Thank you! I decided to let it go. I’m sporting my more natural hair now.
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My string won’t make sound :c
Oh no! That doesn't sound good. Which string?
I think it’s g, it is very loose and i don’t know how to fix it 😅
TheOneAnd OnlyHoneyNutCheerio i suggest you get a 10mm wrench and tighten it don’t worry it won’t damage the strings! :)
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im confused if this is a makeup tutorial and a fixing tutorial
I’m not sure what you mean by make up tutorial. Would you please clarify?
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My ukulele, I'm a beginner hehe sorry, sounds off when i play. I have a bit musical background so i can hear off keys.
I tune the ukulele, but when i play it sounds very off key. I don't know what's wronf because it is tuned in GCEA 😭😭