For the most part, uke strings are softer, stretchier, and less “tight” feeling than guitar strings. This is one of the reasons that the uke is often viewed as a more comfortable instrument to play than guitar. It’s also part of the reason ukuleles tend to have a more warm, delicate tone.
In this way, can a ukulele sound like a guitar?
Bottom Line. You can definitely tune your ukulele like a guitar by tuning it to low G. In this new pattern, the G string has the lowest pitch- just like the low E string on a guitar. Tuning your ukulele like a guitar, you get five extra low notes and fuller-sounding chords.
Additionally, can ukulele play songs? A ukulele can play any song when you know the chord progression and key of that particular track. The strumming patterns are identical for both instruments. Moreover, the reentrant tuning is what makes ukulele tones come out so bouncy and unique!
Also, should I learn ukulele or guitar first?
In my experience the ukulele is the easiest to pick up first. Not only is it initially easier to play, but a beginner uke also costs much less. Once you have stringed instrument fundamentals you can pick up any stringed instrument from there pretty easily. I really do recommend playing both.