The six string Uke can be played the exact same way as a stand uke but will have a fuller sound. The Guitalele, like the Eddy Finn EF-G6 ,has 6 equally spaced strings like a guitar but is actually tuned ADGCEA which would be the same as a Guitar with a Capo placed on the 5th fret.
Similarly, are guitalele chords the same as ukulele?
Standard ukuleles are basically guitars that are tuned 2 1/2 steps up with the two bass strings removed, so a guitalele is the same thing (except it still has the two bass strings). So you can technically use any guitar tab and play it on your guitalele – the song will sound the same, just in a higher key.
Similarly one may ask, can you use ukulele strings on a guitalele? Guitaleles are unique in that you can play both ukulele and guitar tunes on the instrument. While the nylon strings on a standard guitalele give the instrument more of a ukulele sound, some guitalele players are interested in getting more of a guitar sound with steel strings.
Hereof, does a guitalele sound like a guitar?
More About the Guitalele
You can play a guitalele like acoustic guitar in that the chord shapes are just like a guitar’s chord shapes. In terms of size, a guitalele is about the same size as a ukulele.
How do I tune a 6 string ukulele?
How do you play a 6 string ukulele for beginners?
Is guitalele better than ukulele?
The guitalele sounds like a guitar with a capo in the fifth fret because of the six-string feature. With the two extra heavier bass strings, the guitalele may sound more complete and substantial to some than the ukulele. On the other hand, the ukulele’s high G string makes its sound lighter and more unique.
Is there a ukulele with 6 strings?
Kala 6 string ukuleles are some of the more interesting options for ukulele players looking to diversify their sound. Not to be confused with the Guitarlele, the 6-String ukulele is similar to its 8-String variant as it too has double strings. However, The 6-String only has the A and C strings doubled with octaves.