How to Change Ukulele Strings with Cynthia Lin

[@cynthialinmusic]

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[@chrisa7434]

Hi Cynthia. I enjoyed the video and found it very helpful. However I would suggest the operation be carried out on a softer surface. That would prevent any damage to the instrument

[@tonytygrrHI]

This is my go-to video for re-learning how to restring an ukulele. Regularly play ukulele for First Baptist Church of Honolulu Praise Band, so this skill is a must!

[@andredr_eas7433]

Explained very well and in detail. Thanks. Also the tip with the length for 2 ukuleles is awesome. 1000 thanks ! ! !

[@lesyim1793]

Thanks for being my Ukulele teacher!

[@oops...ididitagain3494]

What a beautiful ukulele 😭♥️

[@annanikia7949]

So glad you are doing this! Must change my strings and want to master it myself! So motivating! Thanks so much! You have a beautiful speaking voice as well as your superb singing voice!

[@dianer4287]

Hello and thank you. I've had this low G set to put on for 3 years! Today was the day thanks to you! I love the real time too!

[@KaraHermannMusic]

Thank you for the great video!!! Can't believe how easy it actually was, not sure why I had been avoiding it for all these years!

[@SteveBristow-u9s]

G’day Cynthia,thanks for the easy to follow tutorial,good to see the same mistakes I made not edited out, makes it all real!

[@gkchayes1]

Thank you for positioning the camera from the point of view of the person changing the strings. Much easier to follow.

[@Marybrew01]

Thanks!

[@GardenGoddess525]

Just used your video to change our strings for the first time! Success! Thank you :)

[@njflowers]

Thanks so much. I’ve watched other restring videos, yours is the best. And I loved the concert in Seattle next year, hope you are back soon.

[@MoyferZy]

I am super happy you did this video!! THANK YOU for sharing!

[@sonofrat]

Just ordered new strings. Thanks for your tutorial and recommendations.

[@karenseidel]

Thank You for doing this. It is a really good demo!

[@SusanPatereau]

OK, I'm going to try it. Thanks for making it look so easy.

[@almamagee9518]

Thank you for this great tutorial! Very clear instructions and I learned two more things: 1. replacing my fluorocarbon low G with a wound low G and 2. using a tenor low G string for my concert ukulele. I never liked the way my fluorocarbon string sounded on my concert, but now I love the sound!!🎶🎶😀.

[@daveandmaureenrobertson4243]

Thank you so much for your clarity 😊😊 Excellent tutorial !

[@teresadube5533]

I found out hard way G&A strings wind counter clockwise & E&A clockwise. I saw you did it but didn’t comment on it. Great video!

[@kingdom7889]

Hello! This is so clear and helpful - thank you! Still a bit scared of this but hopefully will get this done in the next couple days thanks to this instruction

[@manik4166]

Thank you! I have my low g string and will be changing it today. Just on time! 🙂

[@jeffnoll5608]

This is really detailed and helpful! Thanks Cynthia!

[@Neemiworld11]

Thank you for this video. Changing the strings on my ukulele for the first time, I am terrified, but watching this video made me think maybe it'll even be fun

[@judye4156]

Thanks for such a kind explanation!

[@SaxeGrove]

Nice job. Brown Worth for me too, as they are very kind towards my fingers. I don`t seem to develop calluses even if I play every day, but the Worth do not hurt, and they look great 😄🇩🇰

[@UnveiledAngel]

Thanks so much for giving a clear view of how to tie the knot. The end kept sticking out in the wrong direction when I followed a different tutorial because the hand was blocking the view.

[@sonoranoasis3012]

Shoot, I was hoping you'd show trimming at the bottom. Nice to know pros can have problems replacing strings before I get started. Thanks 😊

[@UkuleleBetty]

Thank you for this tutorial! Your explanation and filming are superb! 🎶❤

[@jenberryman6543]

This is super helpful!

[@mogo5555]

Thanks this was so helpful.

[@mc-funk]

Thanks for the string winder recommendation ... when I restrung my uke this past week and watched this video, I thought it seemed silly to need a tool for it. However, now my painful thumb is arguing otherwise 😆

[@arvonaps]

Thank you Cynthia!!!

[@jeanietan5633]

Thank you very much for this tutorial ❤awesome 😘

[@maxinebootie]

A very detailed lesson. Do you recomend using a keyboard for a work bench?

[@caeliallard120]

Thank you. ❤

[@cindylousmith6912]

Hello there Cynthia 🤗 Thanks so much for this video on changing strings! Changed mine last night n' this helped so much! You mentioned that u put tenor strings on ur concert uke..."preference" was all...but just wondering-does it sound different than concert strings? Or just longer? Just curious why u put those on. Thanks again!!!👍🤗👍🤗👍

[@koenighaunstetten]

One question. Got a new tenor ukulele delivered yesterday. Strings were mounted, but not under tension, so I had to wind and tune a lot. During trying it out I noticed that it lost tune, probably the strings need to get used to the tension. Do you have same issues after changing strings? How long will it take until the tuning is stable?

[@hobbycow5346]

Nylon strings will stretch a LOT when you first tune them. Tune it, pull up on the strings a bit to help stretch them, retune, retune, retune…lol. After a few days the strings will hold the tune. This has nothing to do with the tuner quality, it’s just the nature of nylon strings. Even after weeks, you’ll notice them going a bit flat if you haven’t tuned them in a while, but not nearly as bad as when you first get them.

[@tubeyou89119]

First question: when should you change the strings? I have been using my only ukulele for 4 or so years now. How can I tell I should change? Thanks.

[@marcvanheugten9472]

I still love that signature model, but can't get my hands on one. Was looking for a starter for my 4 year old and was looking into strings. Thought there were colored strings to simplify learning or maybe I am imagining this. Did you ever come across colored strings?

[@sonofrat]

Thank you

[@meinekecarcare4238]

Why on top of piano?

[@ferbfletcher9171]

When do you need change the ukulele strings?

[@whycantthiswork100]

You are the best! Any chance you could do the paw patrol theme? I know that's a weird one but my kids are begging for it and I can't find it anywhere.

[@cestjane2260]

So, if you need to change one string, you have to change all the strings?

[@mariandominguez1681]

I think not

[@baumau68]

Maybe someone can help me. I'm looking for the ukulele stand in the background on the left. Can't find him anywhere.

[@djunab]

Lot of thanks for sharing Cynthia its very helping!

[@rken2808]

How can we know when it’s time to change the strings?

[@915rm]

For me, changing strings is kind of a zen thing 😂. I enjoy doing it. My only problem is that I should do it on a more regular basis.

[@imeekamland660]

🤗🤗🤗💕💐💕💐💕💐💕💐💕💐

[@annanikia7949]

Γειά σου! (Pronounced “Yasou” in Greek)

[@idk...9690]

I was following along the video but i didnt cut the a string just cuz i though something like slipping out of the string would occur💀 and then i see the rest of the video and find out that’s exactly what happened with you

[@LauChequer-rt7dt]

Loved this video, but could not concentrate enough thinking how your ukulele and keyboard were suffering XD

[@caeliallard120]

I’m surprised you are rubbing the ukulele on the surface of the keyboard so aggressively. : ( 😢

[@luthk]

I'm a fan. But Why on top of your piano? 🫣🤫