![]() There are two main smaller parts of the tuner that I have highlighted above. ![]() Other less common layouts do exist, for example, a 5-string ukulele might have a 2+3, or 5 in-line configuration. If you refer back to the diagram above, you’ll see that the Alvarez headstock on the left has a 2+2 layout, while the Fender on the right has the 4 in-line style. The majority of ukuleles have four strings, so you won’t be surprised to find that most ukuleles have four tuners! There are two main tuner layouts, 4 in-line (4 in a straight line), or 2+2 (that is 2 on the left and 2 on the right side). Most people will just simply refer to the full mechanism as the tuners however. The tuners are actually made up of a bunch of smaller, individual parts such as tunings pegs and tuning posts. These models do not have a headstock and will usually have tuners located on the body instead. You will find the tuners on the headstock of almost all ukuleles, with the only exception being headless designs. This part is also commonly referred to as the headstock. Let’s start with the pieces that make up the headstock, and then we’ll work our way down the instrument after that.Īs we’ve already touched on above, the head of the ukulele is the section where you will tune the uke. Parts Of The Ukuleleįor those of you who really want to geek out and learn what each part of the ukulele does, this next part of the guide is for you! Once you have learned all of the different names of the parts above, head to the next section of the page where I’ll explain the function of each part (plus a bunch more parts that aren’t in this worksheet!). Ukulele Parts Diagramīelow you’ll find a handy, dandy ukulele parts diagram that clearly identifies the majority of the main parts that make up the instrument. Now that you know the basic areas of the ukulele, we can go ahead and look at all of the smaller parts which make up each of them. These special designs do not have a headstock. You will find these main areas on every type of ukulele, with the only exception being headless ukuleles. Finally, the head (or headstock) is the area where you will tune your uke.Next, the neck is the section of the ukulele that you hold with your fretting hand. ![]() This is the part of the instrument where you will strum the strings with your picking hand.
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