Did you know that one of last years most popular songs “Hey Soul Sister” by Train features the Ukulele in the intro and throughout the song? This is just one of many popular songs that feature the unique sound of the Ukulele.

One of the reasons the Ukulele has become so popular is that it’s a fun, 4-string instrument that just about anyone, young and old alike can play, in fact many chords can be played with just 1 or 2 fingers.

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The Ukulele has quickly become one of the most popular instruments today. You’ll see many different artists playing Ukulele’s…Paul McCartney, Jason Mraz, the band “Train” features the Ukulele in their song “Soul Sister” and who could forget “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole from the movie “Finding Forrester”.

There are several reasons for the popularity of the Ukulele but one of the main reasons is that the Ukulele is so easy and fun to play. From ages 4 to 104 just about anyone can have fun playing and making music with a ukulele.

There are only 4 nylon strings to play and they’re very easy on the fingers. If you’ve played the guitar you know it can take some time for your finger tips to get used to the soreness that your fingertips experience when you first start playing the steel strings on most guitars. Not so with the Ukulele…the nylon strings are very easy and comfortable to play. Many chords on the Ukulele can be played with only 2 or 3 fingers. That’s what’s so great about playing the Ukulele, in no time at all you’ll be making music and loving it.

For more things you should know before you buy your first Ukulele, be sure to download our FREE ukulele buyer’s guide.