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| Posted: Sun Jun 7th, 2009 04:10 pm |
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uke552 Approved
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When a uke is tuned different than gCEA, say ADF#B, does chord shapes change? (If I were playing a uke tuned to ADF#B, would I still fret a C chord 0003 or an A 2100) Thanks!
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| Posted: Sun Jun 7th, 2009 05:26 pm |
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hrlarson Approved 
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Does chord shapes change? Yes and no. Same shapes, different chords. 0003, for instance, is a D in D-tuning.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 8th, 2009 10:04 pm |
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salty dodd Approved 
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You can see the differnt fingerings for the different tunings in the charts avialble here: http://www.stefansukulele.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=cat_view&gid=18&Itemid=50 Last edited on Mon Jun 8th, 2009 10:04 pm by salty dodd ____________________ best, Salty |
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| Posted: Tue Jun 9th, 2009 12:03 am |
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uke552 Approved
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Hey thanks Salty! This helps a lot!
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 10:15 am |
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Dino Approved 
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How about a small capo on the second fret. Isn't that easier than tuning it to ADF#B and it doesn't increase tension on the neck. I don't think ukes have truss rods. Last edited on Sun Jun 28th, 2009 08:46 pm by Dino |
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 07:02 pm |
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clayton56 Approved
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I started using D tuning for sopranos but not for my concert. If you measure, you'll see the soprano scale is about the same as the concert at the 2nd fret. So it's like a capo at the 2nd fret. To me it makes sense to use the D tuning for sopranos. The tension should be about equal. My soprano ukes sound pretty dull in C, but really wake up in D. The tonal character is better, seems proper. Of course that depends on the strings, I use the lightest strings on them. If the tension is too much, I don't think you'll hurt the neck, but you might pull off the bridge. A short neck the same width and thickness will be stronger than a long one. Another concern might be the top sinking down, if there's thinner wood and less bracing. But if all other things are equal, a small box should be stronger than a big one. Who sells a good ukulele capo?
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| Posted: Sun Jun 28th, 2009 09:01 pm |
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Dino Approved
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It doesn't have to be a ukulele specific capo. I read someone using a mandolin capo but I bought a $16 Planet Waves capo with a tension adjustment screw at Sam Ash that worked but I felt it the grip got in the way just a bit. I now use the elastic strap type capo you can buy for $3 at any music store. I play a tenor but that elastic capo will work on a soprano too.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29th, 2009 01:30 am |
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Will Approved 
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Capos are tough on uke strings with metal windings. Even with a pressure adjustment screw on the capo, the pressure exerted on the strings will cause the fret wires to "bite" into the windings, eventually causing bald spots and string buzz. It's not a problem if you have all plain strings with no metallic windings. Larger ukes such as tenors will have at least 1 wound string, and baritones have 2.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 29th, 2009 10:48 pm |
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Neal Approved 
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Chordfinder- you can also download the app. For ukes tuned in C, G, and D. As was mentioned, shapes are same, names are different. ...reminds me of Dragnet.... hmm.. http://www.sheep-entertainment.nl/ukulele/index.html On a real uke, you would not have any problems tuning to D. On a cheap uke, you may. All of the strings we now use, Aquila, Fremont, Martin, Worth, etc.. will be able to tune up a step to D tuning. The tension is not significant enough on a uke to warrant losing sleep, and if it sounds better in D, tune it to D. Capos are tough on synthetic strings also, causes divots in the string where it meets the fret, which will sometimes affect intonation and longevity when you remove it. If you are intending to keep a capo on to be in D tuning, just tune it to D.
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