intonemusic

Where Ukulele Come From

The history of the ukulele can be traced back to Portugal’s Madeira Islands, where its ancestors were small guitar-like instruments called machete, braguinha and cavaquinho. When Portuguese settlers arrived in Hawaii, they missed their beloved machete and other instruments from home. So they opened shops in Honolulu to craft replicas of this small four-stringed instrument. […]

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Acoustic Guitar Diagram – What Are the Main Components of an Acoustic Guitar?

If you’re learning to play an acoustic guitar, it is essential that you become acquainted with its various parts. The diagram below can help identify the major components of an acoustic guitar. Acoustic guitar bodies consist of the soundboard (or top), back and sides. The soundboard vibrates to produce sound while the back and sides

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