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When should I change the strings on my ukulele?

Bernadette Teaches Music 16,209 4 years ago
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Many of us are intimidated by the idea of changing our ukulele strings. We hope that it's a task we can procrastinate on it without it affecting our sound or we ignore it altogether. Changing the strings on your ukulele will be a little bit like learning how to tie your shoe laces: if you are alone and without guidance, it seems impossible. It is also so hard to tell when it is time to change the strings on your ukulele. This question was sent in by one of you! The question was about ukulele strings: how do we know when it's time to change the strings and how often should we do it? To answer this question you schedule your string changes or you can use the signs your strings give you. Time-based string changes: you should change the strings 3-4 times a year on a ukulele you play regularly. Sign-based string changes: if your ukulele no longer has the full bright sound it once had (the sound is now dull), if a string has popped, or if there are indentations on the strings where they meet the fret wires, it is time to change the strings. If you have wound strings (like a low G), you will see rust and loss of color on strings that need to be changed. If you have any tips that will help us identify strings that need to be changed, please comment these below! -- LIVE LESSONS If you'd like to join our live lessons via zoom, join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/bernadetteteachesmusic -- UKULELE USED: X1 Ukulele in tenor from Enya Music https://amzn.to/3onkSjU HUMMINGBIRD INLAY Fretboard Decal/Sticker https://amzn.to/3sYc1c1 STRINGS USED DR Fluorocarbon Strings https://amzn.to/3olWu1Y -- UKULELE CHALLENGES - I would complete these challenges in this order: 1. 30 Day Uke Challenge (for absolute beginners) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4TkFn5jz-A&list=PLJFa3EaocfZncpdhCRBCF302yIHnaRxOq 2. 15 Uke Songs Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yjHnX1XrH4&list=PLJFa3EaocfZmF5B_jvdBTahGVWftWFbq7 3. Love Songs Challenge https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2YC6vwaQdA&list=PLJFa3EaocfZkeh4bFHZwohiVfHaeisbM0 4. Ukulele Christmas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lETD2BdSq3o&list=PLJFa3EaocfZl90yO2INHJK97ooSebwq_e 5. Uke Beatle Mania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49jq77OxIv8&list=PLJFa3EaocfZmqrcWh5HDoS78KM2hQoyUm 6. 30 Day Uke Course (Advanced) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBSHVqtEnC8&list=PLJFa3EaocfZkdZC1aJFhsTTOnUbXZBd2D --- Here are some useful links: SUBSCRIBE ⇢ https://tinyurl.com/y7ej5xe6 WOULD YOU LIKE TO LEAVE A TIP? You can make a donation to this channel via PayPal or Venmo. All gifts are appreciated :) https://paypal.me/BERNADETTEETCHEVERRY VENMO: @bernadetteteachesmusic -- GEAR I USE ORANGE 12 AMPLIFIER https://amzn.to/3hkYiX1 CABLE FOR AMPLIFIER (GOLD) https://amzn.to/2Yudmsw LOW G UKULELE STRINGS https://amzn.to/3eZIBDb UKULELE CAPO https://amzn.to/2zrSf1a UKULELE HUMIDIFIER https://amzn.to/2z3hLts UKULELES ON MY WALL https://www.enya-music.com

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