What does Seke mean?
What does Seke mean?
SEKE. [both] A slang word usually used in yaoi (male/male intimate relationships) culture, made by combining the Japanese terms “seme” (the dominant one) and “uke” (the submissive one).
Are ukulele and guitar chords the same?
The relationship between the strings on a ukulele are the same as the relationship between the first four strings on a guitar. This means that all the chord shapes you learned on the guitar are usable on the uke. The thing you have to remember is this: the same chord shape doesn’t produce the same chord sound.
Where did the ukulele come from?
The instrument, with its four plastic strings and a short neck, originated in Europe and was introduced to Hawaii in 1879 when a Portuguese immigrant named Joao Fernandez jumped off the boat and started strumming and singing with his branguinha (a small guitar-like instrument, sometimes called the machete).
What family is the ukulele in?
guitar family
What four Portuguese instruments are the ukulele based on?
Though the ukulele is a Hawaiian instrument, it is actually a modification of Portuguese instruments called the machete do braça, braguinha, rajāo, and cavaquinho.
What ukulele should a beginner get?
Ukuleles come in a handful of sizes, but the most common are soprano, concert, and tenor. Any of these sizes are fine for a beginner, but I personally prefer concert and tenor ukuleles (more on this below). Some first-time ukulele buyers are intimidated by the array of sizes.
How do you hold a ukulele?
To properly hold your ukulele, follow these steps:
- Keep it close to your chest. Hold the body of the ukulele to your chest, with the neck running parallel to the floor.
- Hold the neck in your left hand. Hold it near the top of the neck, but not on the very top, or headstock.
- Bend your right arm at the elbow.
What fingers do you use for ukulele chords?
In this ukulele chord guide for beginners, “Finger 1” is your index finger, “Finger 2” is the middle finger, “Finger 3” is the ring finger and “Finger 4” is the pinky or the little finger. Fret 1 is the one closest to the nut.