Examples of songs known and performed by this instrument are “Somewhere over the rainbow” or “I m yours”. Thus, the ukulele is related to cheerful rhythms, happy and quiet music, generating a warm and fun atmosphere.

The use and popularity of this instrument underwent ups and downs (notably its prohibition during World War II), until in the 1990s it reached its peak, continuing its fame to this day.

Hawaiians chose to name it “ukulele” because it means “jumping thumb”, referring to how musicians move their fingers through strings and frets. If you were asked what words come to mind when you hear “ukulele” what would you say? Hawaii, good vibes, calm, harmony… However, one of them is not entirely correct.Īlthough the ukulele is a widely used instrument in places like Hawaii or Tahiti, its origin is Portuguese, more specifically, it derives from cavaquinho, an instrument created by Portuguese immigrants in Hawaii in the 1980s and has characteristics similar to the Spanish guitar.

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