Warning from Ukulele for Dummies: Don't buy a baritone ukulele!

[@jrkarategirl]

I have a beautiful guitar that I received as a gift when I was 16 and desperately wanted to start learning. However my hands are REALLY small and I got easily discouraged. My sister just bought me my first baritone ukulele after she started learning from my uncle. I have never been more excited to learn and explore music in a way that was never offered to me before.

[@richdavis4007]

Yes. That is exactly the same experience I had. Guitar frustration suddenly becoming baritone ukulele excitement. I'm glad you have people in your family playing. That makes it easier and more fun. Best wishes, Angelina. Thanks for your comment that certainly brightened my day. Rich

[@bazibo]

I have tiny hands too! I found having a travel sized guitar (like one edsheeran uses) helped a lot Bar chords are still hard but it made life so much easier Just food for thought if you ever wanted to have a crack at guitar again 😁

[@user-kw5lk7kg2o]

Get a tenor guitar. Only four strings.

[@pioleonardo]

I used to play the guitar. My brain swelled, I lost my balance and can't strum, and forgot to mention that I find it difficult to form the chords because the neck becomes big for my left hand, and have difficulty playing the guitar. Since the baritone ukelele is smaller and the tuning is the same except it doesn't have the 5th and 6th strings. I will be switching to baritone ukelele.

[@johnhanover2229]

A solution for the six string is Jeff Healey or Stanley Clark.

[@faroshscale]

I love baritone ukes. Just play whatever you want

[@richdavis4007]

I agree. Start anywhere, play anything and just have fun. Most of us are not going for classical training to be concert players. Rich

[@dawne-marieellis4578]

I totally agree with you! I struggled, my whole life, trying many times to learn guitar but failing. Waiting until maturity, thinking I'd have the time and patience but the problem wasn't patience or lack of focus, it was small hands and arthritis; not a great combination. When I was younger, the only ukulele I'd ever seen or heard was the one Tiny Tim played. It gave me the impression it wasn't a serious instrument. I wasn't crazy about the sound. My thinking got stuck. I never imagined it could produce anything beautiful sounding and never considered it above the guitar. Then, one day, a year or two ago, I walked into our local music store with time to waste and heard someone playing a guitar. I expressed my lifelong desire to learn guitar and my limitations. He said, "Sit down. Take this." It was a ukulele. He said, "How does that feel?" I could actually produce a chord and put pressure on the strings .... With a clear sound ... With no pain!!! I was in love!!! I left the store, empty-handed. I went home and learned all about ukuleles. A few weeks later, I bought a Kala electric/acoustic concert ukulele. I learned a few chords and a few childhood songs. Then, I got the ukulele fever and bought more ukuleles. Now, I have one Kala soprano, one Kala concert, one Mugig concert, one Kmise tenor and one Kmise baratone. I love them all but I think my favourite is the baratone ... because it makes me feel like my dream came true and I learned to play guitar. I'm no virtuoso but I play good enough for my own enjoyment.

[@richdavis4007]

Yes, that's it. For frustrated guitar players, and there are zillions, baritone ukulele gives hope and then salvation! We can quickly begin to make progress ... and the sound is delightful. We feel we are achieving a lifelong goal. It's just a little smaller than a guitar, looks like a guitar, and sounds like a guitar. Hurray for baritone ukulele! Thanks, Dawn-Marie for sharing your experience. Rich

[@richdavis4007]

@Sam Armstrong No and not likely to. It is not painful or bad enough. A little massage works wonders every time. Thanks. Rich

[@dawne-marieellis4578]

@Sam Armstrong Yes, of course, but I can't be high all the time! Lol

[@richdavis4007]

😊

[@terrywatkins9006]

You’ve totally succeeded if the only thing to come of this is that you’ve had fun and enjoyed yourself. Learning to play the Uke during April 2020 up to now is the reason I’m here

[@poetross]

Have played guitars for over 50 years. Bought a soprano uke, gave it away, stuck with guitar. However arthritis and shoulder pain I can't play guitar more than minutes. Thinking a baritone uke is in my future, I miss playing and writing music. ✌

[@richdavis4007]

Rock on!

[@juliaeverose]

My baritone ukulele is hands down my favorite of my ukuleles. I adore it and if I could only keep one, I would absolutely keep my baritone.

[@richdavis4007]

That sounds like a great topic for my next video. I love baritone but these days I seem to play concert most. It's just easier to grab and go. Still, if it came down to it, and I could only have one uke, what would it be? Baritone has the best sound, no doubt. Rich

[@MC-zr7hl]

Same, the baritone is such a beautifully sounding instrument. Definitely my favorite type of ukulele.

[@MaddieKitten1998_]

Same

[@SzilviaVirag]

I agree. It's silly advice. The baritone is the only one that doesn't sound like a toy to my ears.

[@richdavis4007]

Beautiful sound, for sure! Thanks. Rich 😊

[@buddycarroll9641]

I' m right there with you Rich. I have about 6 expencive guitars and started playing when I was about 16 years old. I'm 77 years old now and still cant play guitar. About 10 years ago, I bought a Baritone Uke. Shortly after that I bought another Baritone. After that. I bought the smallest Uke thhen the Middle size. I've learned a lot on the Baritone and thats about the only one I play. I've learned more in ten years on the Uke thanI did in 50 years on the guuitar. I've even gotten to the point where I'm even writing songs. I subscribed and liked your channel. THANKS.

[@richdavis4007]

Glad to meet you, Buddy. You are a kindred spirit. I've posted quite a few videos about the baritone uke very recently. It really is a miracle instrument and is superior, in my mind, to all the other ukes. Use of capo allows a person to play songs in many different keys. Whatever tenor or soprano uke can do, the baritone can do, and more!

[@TheVioletBunny]

I already play guitar / bass / mandolin and ukulele I picked up baritone because I liked the sound. I wish people would stop gatekeeping the instruments people want to play talk about dumb.

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you. I agree. Rich

[@tarakinsell6202]

Baritone Uke has been a game changer. As others have said, I too have small hands. I will mess with my guitar again. Right now the Baritone is building my comfidence. And it has me playing daily.

[@richdavis4007]

Yes, baritone is a blessing to many of us!

[@christyvivatson146]

I got my first ukulele a few days ago and got a Kala baritone …starting a bit later in life at 50 years old…I am in love with it already and it’s not even been a week. Having so much fun with learning via fine folks like yourself on KZbin who take time to teach. Very grateful. If you are having fun …I think that’s what counts 😊 Take care ~~~ Christy from Washington State.

[@richdavis4007]

I started music much later than you and baritone ukulele was the instrument that got me going. Very best wishes to you, Christy. Rich

[@lizzieb6311]

Thank you so much for your video! I played viola, cello, and a little violin for 20 years. Thought learning a guitar would be a piece of cake. It WASN’T! I could not remember the chords… my beautiful Martin is now sitting in consignment at my local music store and when it sells I’m going to purchase a Martin baritone Uke. I love the warm mellow tones… I believe this will be my next best chance to enjoy the warm tones and actually LEARN something. I’m sure my age has something to do with this and need something I can make progress with . Your video has bolstered my hopes of achieving some success with a baritone Ukelele. 🙏♥ Thank you!

[@richdavis4007]

Guitar was no fun for me but I now love playing all sizes of ukulele. Very good ukuleles of any size can be purchased for under $100, so anyone wanting to get into ukulele can do so without having to spend a lot of money. 😊😊

[@JakeBluez]

I played 6 string guitar from 1965 until 2014 ... then I started playing bass (which was a fun enjoyable change) for about 3 years. I had an accident on my ebike and tore my left shoulder rotator cuff and could not reach the end of the fretboard on the bass anymore. Temporarily, I picked up a tenor uke. I played it for about 4 months with some success but because I have big hands and big fingers, it was always a little tight at the fretboard ... a friend at the local music store suggested I try out a BARITONE UKE ... I did, and when I found out the tuning was similar to a guitar, I was right at home ..,. JACKPOT ... The sound is somewhere between uke and 6 string, leaning a little toward the guitar sound. And, I LOVE the sound. I also love the size, smaller and more portable than the guitar. Now and for the last three years, ALL I PLAY is BARITONE UKE. It is lots of fun and a little easier than the 6 string was ... the spacing between the strings is a wider, better fit for me. After 3 years of playing, I doubt if I will ever go back to the 6 string or the bass. I am having TOO MUCH FUN. And, at 75 years old, I am playing more often and better than ever ... By the way, my Baritones are by Mitchell and at $120 (musicians friend) to $170 (Guitar Center) it is the BEST BUY of all my guitars ... EASIER, CHEAPER and FUNNER ... It's a no brainer for me ... #LOVEBARITONEUKE

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks, Jerre, for your testimony in favor of baritone ukuleles. People seem to come to the bari for different reasons but lots of people love them. Me too. Rich

[@deeman524]

I also love my Baritone too Sir and mine is a Mitchell Spruce top

[@tooumes7523]

I have never been able to play guitar and I play concert ukulele at the moment feel like getting a baritone ukulele is a good choice for some people personally for me the baritone uke gives a nice guitar like tone while still using everything else ukulele and chords shapes etc. I think its personally a good choice for ukulele players who don't fully wanna commit to guitar. Great Video Btw

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you. Baritone ukuleles are great for discontented guitar players, and for successful ones. As you say, that nice guitar sound, but easy to play. Rich

[@881buddha]

I’ve owned a few baritone ukes over the years, I’ve use d,g,b,e, and I’ve used g,c,e,a. The baritone sounds good any way. I prefer re entrant d,g,b,e. I couldn’t care less about what other uke players say. It’s the same in the cigar box guitar world, there are a plethora of self professed experts. I’m happy with my gorgeous big bad baritone. Period !!!, as you say in the U S of A. l love the baritone banjo ukulele as well. I bought a copy of that book, I gave it to a local ukulele club so they could raffle it.

[@richdavis4007]

Super! Love those baritones. Long live the baritone ukulele. Any tuning is fine with me, too. Rich

[@thevalentinelegacy]

I started with a concert and now own a baritone. I can't really play a guitar that well at all. But I think that is an odd blanket statement.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks, Bruce. I agree. Rich

[@alexreactz1078]

Scrolled down and noticed you replied to basically every single comment and that's really cool and respectable as a creator

[@richdavis4007]

I respond to all comments but rude or profane ones. Many comments inspire me to make videos. Thanks for noticing. Rich😊

[@madcyril4135]

From u.k Bought sold guitars for years,I’m 66 now. Two sons both play bass in separate bands a logistic nightmare for me unpaid roadie. Could never get far with guitars, wold get frustrated and give up. Discovered the baritone uke on KZbin! Blew me away! All over it like a rash, a slight knowledge of guitar play Really helped me, anyone interested it has to be a baritone! You won’t regret it!

[@richdavis4007]

I enjoyed your story!

[@madcyril4135]

@@richdavis4007 Hello from u.k. again! Thanks for that, you have inspired me even more to Keep practising. Been retired for 10 years now after 35 yrs working for one of your U.K based U.S. owned car plants. Wished I would have known about the baritone Years ago! Still hard to fit practise in sometimes, Sunday night Blink and it’s Wednesday!!! Take care pal.

[@richdavis4007]

Time is passing too fast for us too, but ukulele now must be done!

[@XinyueYinyue]

I got my first guitar back in March and while I loved learning to play it, I found chord transitions to be difficult, especially since I have smaller hands. I bought a baritone ukulele 3 days ago and have been able to cover the songs I wasn't able to on a guitar. I remember being so afraid to buy one, because I have seen both guitar and ukulele players look down on the baritone for being neither. But while I adore my Breedlove guitar, I think the baritone will be the one I play while singing live, even if I do record and mix with a guitar. It was so uplifting for me to watch this and see all of the positive comments, because as someone who cares far too much about what other people think, I was so afraid of being judged.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks so much. Baritone ukulele is a super instrument in its own right and great music can be made playing it. For people who want to play and sing, like me, baritone is perfect. It sounds so good yet is so much easier to play than guitar.😊😊

[@kitd56]

I agree with you 100%! I played guitar for 30 years, but arthritis cramped my style. I found the baritone uke to be the perfect way to keep playing. I love ukes, too, and have a formidable stable of them (mostly sops and concerts), but for a strong guitarish sound, my bari is indispensable. Regardless the name, I do believe the baritone is more guitar than ukulele.

[@richdavis4007]

Yes yes yes to everything you say. Thanks! Rich

[@Avagantamos1]

I remember when i started getting pretty into some uke music I decided to buy one. I knew a bit from picking it up over the years and I'd decided to pick up what I understood to be a tenor, because I wanted that tone and frankly concert ukes are just way to small for me to play comfortably. I ordered it online because my local music shop only had a selection of ukuleles costing many hundreds of dollars or the sort of cheap ones you'd buy for a child at a county fair. I paid a decent amount but to my initial chagrin, ended up with a baritone ukulele. That being said, as much as I was upset about a messed up order, I ended up enjoying the baritone a lot more I think especially because I had already played guitar for many years. Plus a nice pro-tip: Baritones are big enough so that you can slap a capo on the 5th fret and viola; You've got yourself a standard ukulele tuning.

[@richdavis4007]

So many times I've found my initial thoughts and impressions to be proved false by things that things that came about later. We get fired from our job only to get a much better one. You order a tenor ukulele and they send a baritone and in a few days you find you really, really like it! Thanks for your story Christopher. Rich

[@terrywatkins9006]

Got my new Bari today. It needs adjusting as I need a pole to vault over the action and I’ll replace the strings with some better ones but such a lovely sound nevertheless. I’m cursed as a lefty as I don’t have the market choice of righty players. If you find one that fits it’s sold out 😒 I love GCEA and DGBE tunings but have to admit the Bari sounds so rich and full. I need a soprano now and I’ll have the lot. I’m taking out a door and covering it up to provide a wall to hang them all on. Couldn’t play a note 2 years ago but now I own 3 ukes and a guitar. Silver linings! Thanks for the vid, agree with all of it!

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks, Terry, for sharing your experience! Rich

[@Harryberg60]

I'm sure someone has mention this but here it is again. Using a Baritone Uke .. guitar tuning) ... if you want a UKE sound ... put a Capo on the 5th fret and its magic instant UKE sound you want and the best part with a capo on the 5th fret you have the same EXACT TUNING as you would on a standard Uke. ... by the way if you do the same thing to a standard tuned guitar (Capo on the 5th fret) and only play the first four strings ... E, B, G, & D ... instant Uke ! ... Take Care happy playing all!!!!

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for giving us some music instruction and ukulele tips!😊😊😊

[@skiziskin]

Yes! The intervals are the same, only sometimes the fourth string on a uke is an octave higher, giving it that traditional uke sound. But if you already play guitar and you want to play ukulele, you don't have to learn anything new because the chord shapes and the intervals between the strings are the same regardless. You are just playing in a different key. If you can't transpose to know what chord you are playing, you only need to study a little bit. It isn't hard. I bought a $100 baritone twelve years ago and I almost never play my guitars anymore. I have a lot of chronic pain in my neck, back, and shoulders from old injuries and playing the baritone doesn't hurt like playing a guitar does. Plus, I instantly began looking at the fingerboard differently as soon as I picked up the baritone. The first thing I did with it was figure out a fingerstyle arrangement of Over the Rainbow that uses the whole neck. It made me a better musician almost instantly because I could find chords and inversions and piece together extended chords without having to think about all the notes, just the the third, the seventh, and whatever extensions I want to play. I don't even worry about the tonic anymore. It was totally freeing as a campfire picker and grinner because what I am playing isn't the same as what my guitar and mandolin playing friends are playing yet it fits and adds color that they usually are not playing. After twelve years, I am ready to upgrade to a higher quality instrument, another baritone, but which one I've not decided yet.

[@MrDouglasSawyer]

You sir are a wise man!

[@richdavis4007]

Very kind words, Douglas. I have a few viewers (some who have followed me for years) who would disagree. Still, I'm always happy when people reward me for my work with a nice comment. Rich

[@Jenny-kg7zb]

If you place a capo on the 5th fret you can get the ukelele sound on a baritone.

[@richdavis4007]

Low G,CEA. Pretty sounds with capo on 2, 4, 5, 7, 9th fret and probably more.

[@phyllismorris94]

I bought my first ukulele a Hola Deluxe soprano in Zebrawood 14 months ago. I had no experience playing a string instrument. No one to teach me. I could not afford a teacher. So, I bought the book "Ukulele for Dummies" Interesting book. It taught me ABOUT the ukulele but not how to actually play it. Then, I bought a thin book for children which showed how to hold the ukulele, play the first four chords & a few simple songs to play those chords. That helped. It had the music for "Three Little Birds." But, I did not really learn to play chords, strum, and sing with ukulele until I discovered KZbin tutorials on ukulele. Now, I know several strumming patterns. 3/4 time, 4/4 time, straight time, swing time, a dozen chords & how to play dozens of songs that use only relatively "beginners" chords. But, I play only GCEA tuned soprano ukulele with high G. I would like to get a Concert ukulele. But, I have no interest in getting a Baritone ukulele. Even though it sounds wonderful, like a guitar. I am a retired senior over age 70. I don't think I have a vast amount of time to relearn everything.

[@richdavis4007]

You are smart in your choice of ukuleles and your persistence in learning to play and to advance has actually been watched and appreciated by me, since you have a very frequent commenter on my ukulele channel for many months. In fact, out of over 50,000 subscribers you are my best one, commenting most frequently and fully! Thanks very much, Phyllis. Rich

[@phyllismorris94]

@@richdavis4007 I think the best things that happened in my life (well in the last year at least) 1. Learning to do Island Strum well Very many songs to play 2. Learning to do Cowboy strum well To play "Runaround Sue" "Bye bye Love" & "I'll Fly Away" 3. Learning to play Bouncy strum So I can play "Dreaming" Blondie & "Lava" 4. Newest chords learned: great addition E7 D7 (easy version) D I am finally playing the G chord To enable me to play "Angel from Montgomery" Most of that song you switch from D to G - over & over But, I still find it easier to use G7 on other songs I have tackled doing the jump strum on "Everybody's Talking" But, I am slow at learning chucking muting finger-picking Doing licks & riffs

[@johanpretorius8221]

I love the Baritone ukulele. I even just restrung one of my Tenor ukuleles with Pepe Romero Baby Baritone strings. My Tenor is now effectively a Baritone.

[@richdavis4007]

Every time I come back to baritone I say, "that's it. I'm not going to play those other ukes!"

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Rich Davis, I may be late to the table as this video is now 3 years old, but as a newbie baritone uke player, I wholeheartedly agree with you. I had the same experience you had with the guitar, and switched to ukulele because of how much easier it is to play. I started on the Tenor uke, as I thought at the time, that it was the biggest and deepest sounding uke out there. I was not exactly thrilled with the sound of the tenor as it still had that twangy ukulele sound from the tuning and I wanted to sound as much like a guitar as I could. Months later when I heard about the Baritone uke, I did some online research, and gave it a try. Now my 2 tenor ukulele's are collecting dust so to speak, while my 3 baritones, get played for hours a day. You are 100% correct, music is purely subjective and different musicians have different tastes and want different sounds. Like you, I want my ukulele to sound like a guitar and that is exactly what I got with my beautiful Baritone.

[@richdavis4007]

If you gotta have DGBE, you can tune your tenors that way. Bigger box on baritone will probably always sound better, but portability and easy play make having a DGBE cool and useful. Thanks for sharing your experience. Rich

[@robertmatthews2009]

I had a baritone ukulele and enjoyed playing it very much until I got a tenor guitar. Tuned DGBE with metal strings, I like the sound of the guitar much more. My granddaughter is now enjoying the old baritone. Win/win.

[@richdavis4007]

I've never played or heard a tenor guitar. Since I have 80 ukuleles I better stick to uke!! Thanks for sharing your experience.😊😊

[@jeffdonn6180]

I agree. I have played guitar and baritone uke for decades. It’s been suggested to me that a smaller uke with standard uke tuning would provide a stronger contrast when I play with other guitarists. Maybe so, but I play alone too and in any case much prefer the deeper, richer tone of the baritone. Smaller ukuleles, which I played some in childhood, have always sounded plinky to me. You probably should play what sounds best to you.

[@richdavis4007]

These days I mostly play tenor ukulele tuned DGBE. Most of the time I use a capo on 2nd or 4th frets and play GCEA chords. As you say, you should play what sounds best to you. This works for me! I like lower pitches than GCEA or even Low G,CEA. Regular DGBE is great, too. I do the same with my baritones, but I prefer the tenor uke size.

[@seanx8646]

Kind of a click baity title but justified. I have three guitars... But ukuleles are just fun and baritones are the coolest imo

[@richdavis4007]

😊😊

[@user-fb2kb4wp7s]

I went to the baritone uke after years of frustation because of an inabilty to fret certain chords and manipulate six strings due to an old wrist injury that doctors warned me would always limit me. I always felt that if I just practiced and strengthened it, I would overcome it. One day I gave up and got a baritone uke and it changed my life. Then, these past couple years I came into some money and forgot the whole thing about my wrist and started trying guitars again, ended up selling them and trying more baritone ukes AND a tenor guitar which I put CLASSICAL STRINGS on. I know, weird. And yesterday I ordered a 3/4 size guitar. I still think I could maybe play a 3/4 size 6 string. Even if I can just hit 10 or 12 chords, I would like to have one around. Oh, and I can play a 3/4 size electric okay too.

[@richdavis4007]

Super! I'm glad baritone ukulele got you back to feeling good about playing music again. If baritone uke changed your life, that is definitely a good thing!!😊

[@250tegra]

Dear Rich, thank you! I agree entirely! The Baritone was the saving of my active musical enjoyment as the arthritis advanced (I retired at the end of '99) First the 12-string guitar had to go, then the Dobro. Back in the '70s my barre chords up and down the neck of the 12 were my party piece. . I have struggled with Soprano Ukes (my huge hands) since the mid '50s, and a Tenor is OK, sorta. But the Baritone? That's the one for me. If one wants a higher pitch instrument, then a capo on the 5th fret gives the same pitch as a Soprano. And then one can take it off! Yes, the inexpensive Baritones can be very good - we have the Aklot and Kmise (very similar) but do prefer our Tanglewood Baritone when it is available. There is a global tradition of 4-stringed instruments in this range reaching back to the 16th century, that Mr Dummy seems to be well out of touch!

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your experience with string instruments and your transition to baritone ukulele. What a wonderful, flexible ukulele the baritone is!!😊😊

[@250tegra]

@@richdavis4007 You are so right. Our local group have been rehearsing for tomorrow's Jubilee event in Renhold, a nearby village. Wish us luck!

[@katyomlins7009]

Going from guitar to ukulele. Two is the correct answer! wish I had got the baritone as soon as playing guitar with arthritis was becoming a problem.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I understand completely what you are saying. Rich

[@GeekandUke]

Indeed, Rich - could not agree more with you, as usual. Hope you are well my friend! Thales here

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks! Very happy to hear from you, Thales. Super uke play you've uploaded on YT recently!!

[@GeekandUke]

@@richdavis4007 thanks, Rich. Kind as ever! I just started a new Uke channel for some music covers and originals. You were one of my inspirations to start this, so cheers! Let’s keep in touch!

[@richdavis4007]

Good luck and thanks for your kind words! Rich@@GeekandUke

[@gcu2810]

Great advice. Don't miss out. Buy them all. I was given a soprano uke which was a bit small for my fingers so I got a tenor one before going on a course to learn. I then found that for some chords the small one is easier. I enjoy them both and I'm sure I would enjoy other instruments also.

[@richdavis4007]

For people with larger hands, coming to soprano after playing tenor might be a great idea. I learned on baritone and tenor and didn't enjoy playing the smaller ukes until later. Now, like you, I find some things are easier on soprano. Rich

[@monoped8437]

i gave up guitar after 35 years because of arthritis. came across the baritone uke. didn't have to learn any new chords etc. i now own 3 baritones, including a fender jazzmaster clone, a tenor tuned as a baritone, and a 6 string baritone hybrid.

[@richdavis4007]

I'm so happy you've managed to keep playing and enjoying music. Baritone helped you keep going ... it gave me a start. I have a tenor tuned DGBE, too. Do you like the way yours plays? Rich

[@monoped8437]

@@richdavis4007, i do. tried all kinds of string combos and was ready to scrap the idea. then i decided to just put a set of baritone strings on it. perfection!

[@richdavis4007]

@@monoped8437 How about that! I've got a tenor uke that needs a change of strings ... I'll try your way and make a video. Thanks! Rich

[@monoped8437]

@@richdavis4007 i use the Aquila 21Us

[@brendachristopher2693]

Thank you for your advice. I'm 65 years old and I was just gifted with a baritone ukulele and I love the sound, it hits a sweet spot inside me.

[@richdavis4007]

I started ukulele about your age. I'm so glad you like your baritone and wish you the best playing it! Thanks for stopping by my channel. I play or talk about ukuleles every day here on KZbin and hope to see you again, Brenda! Rich

[@brendachristopher2693]

@@richdavis4007 Thank you Rich, it's inspiring to hear that you started ukulele at my age. I live in an isolated rural area with no music stores. This ukulele has a broken string so I ordered some online and am looking forward to getting started. I will stop by and let you know how I'm doing. I subscribed to your channel.

[@richdavis4007]

@@brendachristopher2693 Thanks, Brenda. I find it most convenient shopping online and never go to music stores. Other people like to, but not me. I'd love for you to let me know how you're doing with ukulele and will always be available to answer questions. Rich

[@sgttim8617]

Same here, Buddy! I found that those metal strings just Cut intoy fingers, lke Knivess! Although, I Am Toying with the idea of geing A 'Five-String Uke!

[@chrisrush3513]

I’m in the market for a baritone, I own a tenor and soprano already, love them, I just want the deeper voice of the baritone and it’s versatility. Plus it never hurts to have another useful instrument on the wall!

[@richdavis4007]

I've purchased many great baritones for $60 or $70, some with electronics. Most of these were Caramel factory defects purchased on eBay. CB500, CB904 etc. There's a Caramel zebrawood baritone gloss with electronics $64.99. Shipping will be a month or so, but free.

[@chrisrush3513]

@@richdavis4007 I’m hitting ebay now! Thank you.

[@byronjackson9373]

I am happy to say I OWN 2 BARITONE UKULELES. I love them and the sound they produce. I also own many other Ukuleles and I love them all. Thank you🐣

[@richdavis4007]

I'm glad to hear that. All ukuleles are wonderful and people start playing which size they like! Rich

[@rudyg.5025]

I truly believe . It take a certain person to play Baritone. A genuine person. We are beautiful people. Remember that!

[@richdavis4007]

Okay. I certainly will!

[@migalito1955]

Exactly, I love, no, absolutely love my Baritones. At 67 I have trigger finger in both hands and arthritis too. The Baritones in nylon strings with a nice low action are perfect for both my hands and my ears. I see by the other comments we are not alone. It also annoys me too when people somehow believe their subjective views are either somehow objective or universal. Good lord, for some there is only one time of the day for one to eat dinner and set their table, else their knickers twist into a knot as they begin to glow red with anger.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your opinions and feelings about baritone ukuleles. Yes, for many of us this is the perfect instrument. Rich😊😊

[@aubreywarneck7227]

Agreed!! I just bought a Baritone Uke and I was THRILLED that it was small enough for my hand. My only want for this instrument is that the low D was actually an octave lower so that you could get some more richness!! I personally think of the traditional Uke as a “C” instrument and the baritone Uke as “G” version and a scaled back version of the guitar. Honestly, it would be so smart for beginning guitar players to start with the baritone Uke and then transition to guitar as they grow larger and more skilled as a musician!! Love your video!!

[@richdavis4007]

For people very used to GCEA, DGBE sounds so much deeper. You can tune soprano, concert and tenor to sound lower, but baritone DGBE is as deep and guitar like as ukulele can get. You may need a bass ukulele!

[@aubreywarneck7227]

@@richdavis4007 yes!! I tried restringing the low d with a thicker string, but with not much success. I’ll have to look into the bass uke!!

[@Longbranx]

I love gcea an octave lower on my baritone. Thats the mellow Sound i was searching for.

[@hassani6955]

Awesome info and great spirit👍 I m just a beginner Here in UAE lowest price for an Epiphone acoustic guitar is $122 and a Makala Baritone is $108 Strange price difference! I checked Tenor and Baritone today - Baritone sound is better like a Guitar

[@richdavis4007]

Baritone should be $90 if guitar is $122. It's considerably smaller. It sounds like the first four strings of classical guitar. I hope you find the instrument you want! Rich😊

[@hassani6955]

@@richdavis4007 Many Thanks and Best Wishes 👍

[@richdavis4007]

😊

[@carmenslee6234]

I’m a trained singer with a big deep voice. The deeper tones of the baritone ukulele, I think, would suit my voice better?! I also find guitar just so damn hard to learn!

[@richdavis4007]

I just made a video on that topic which will post tomorrow. I play a song and sing along with GCEA concert and do the same with a tenor ukulele tuned like a baritone (DGBE) with capo on the 4th fret . . . it's obvious that My voice sounds so much better with the ukulele pitch lower!!

[@drewkerr5413]

Superb video with a lot of truth. I just bought a Tenor as I have big fingers and a softer tone than the ones below. I was happy with the spacing of the frets but now wish I'd explored the Baritone due to the tuning as I play a bit of guitar and the Tenor chord shapes are playing with my mind. I read some of the comments and who cares what others think as long as you are happy with you lot. I'll continue with the Tenor for now, knowing there is a better way to go. Thanks for experience.

[@richdavis4007]

You could put DGBE strings on tenor so you can play guitar/baritone chords. I have a Fender tenor tuned like that.😊😊

[@bstring3967]

Yea that’s such a subjective statement. And I agree I find baritone perfect, it’s like a triple hybrid it sounds guitarish, classical guitarish, and to me it sounds a little ukulelish, how is that not unique. It works with all styles as well. I choose dgbe tuning as well, less tension and easier to play than gcea. Keep creating and playing on your baritones my friends.

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you for your thoughts and kind words to me. Baritone is a wonderful instrument ... and I think the other ukes are pretty cool too. Rich

[@karenyoudenvengeruk2897]

I taught myself by ear when I was 49 yrs old!!! Omg I love my electric baritone ukulele, 4 yrs later I can play along to ANY song and make up my own tuned, I have 3, I'm 52 yrs old

[@richdavis4007]

I guess baritone worked for you, then. Ho ho! I love your story. Rich 😊😊

[@53chute]

Thank you, I agree. I play electric and acoustic bass. I also have a Kala u-bass that I love. It's also tuned EADG, and I can pick out any song I've ever heard easily. Thinking about an 8-string baritone or tenor, and will tune the same. Fun hobby.

[@richdavis4007]

Romance of the strings! You are in tune with it. Thanks, Rick. Rich

[@KIKI-sy8fl]

My 6yo wants to learn guitar but the smallest size guitar is still too big! In order not to discourage him we opted for Baritone Uke. Perfect size for him with beautiful sound! I know he will switch to guitar one day but we love our Baritone!

[@richdavis4007]

Very nice story. I wish your son and you success in his musical journey. Rich

[@skiziskin]

There are interesting chord shapes you figure out on a baritone uke that you would never use on a guitar. because you don't have all the notes available in the first position. Like Cmaj7. If you play the C on the B string, where is the seventh? A long stretch to reach it on the G string and then you lose the fifth and to get the third, you have to fret the D string as well, so 2410. Or just play 5500 GCBE. Easy!

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.😊

[@keithjohnson5190]

I own two baritone and love the sounds but also own several tenor and concert and like the sounds of them too but I think I like the sound of the baritones the best. I also own Ukulele for Dummies, I don't know why I bought it as I haven't read it but just skipped through it. I agree with you but everyone should own both. I enjoy you videos. Cheers.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks so much, Keith. I'd be lost without my baritone ukuleles, and I'd be very, very unhappy if I didn't have the other sizes, too. I have my copy of Ukulele for Dummies and I wouldn't want to give that up either, though I generally learn from other sources.

[@switster7573]

grandpa humor is like dad humor aged like fine wine

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you for your kind words. Rich

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

My daughter loaned me her ukulele after I started learning the piano at 65 yoa. And then I bought a low G Uke. Now I want to buy a baritone, since with my shoulder problem I don't think I could play a full size guitar. My first song I learned was Bach Prélude en sol (G) so I am stoked to at least make enjoyable sounds.

[@richdavis4007]

At 74 I've had a few very enjoyable years of playing piano and ukulele (self taught) after a very late start. Baritone or tenor would be good choices for older males just learning ukulele. They feel manageable and not overwhelming! They have very friendly fretboards.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

@@richdavis4007 Merci, everyone needs more friends.

[@richdavis4007]

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[@Chunda8]

Thanks for putting this up Rich. I'm in a similar spot, I'm a mediocre guitarist, decent bassist. I was contemplating Jake Shimabokuro's Masterclass, it looked interesting and thought it would be a lot of fun. I like the Baritone sound, but the more I hear a tenor, it's starting to grow on me. I also plan to go electric. Your solution is probably ideal, if I get really really into it I can always upgrade. I'll probably get both a baritone and a tenor- the tenor is in the same key as Jake but I might try the tenor tuning on the Baritone and see if it will hold. That option might be above my current budget, we'll see. I would assume your higher-end Baritones can hold the tenor tuning without issues. There's probably other vids about alternate tunings for tbe Bari.

[@richdavis4007]

I like the Caramel baritones and you might check Caramelukulele.com and Amazon for current ukuleles available. If you get GCEA strings, I'm sure the sound and tuning will be fine. Sometimes Caramel includes GCEA strings with ukuleles that come tuned DGBE. You'll find that Caramel has electronics for most of its tenor and baritone ukuleles. You really wouldn't need to upgrade from Caramel because they are quite good.

[@john-ob7bv]

I play acoustic guitar, electric guitar, 12 string guitar, concert ukelele and baritone ukelele, I recommend concert ukelele.

[@richdavis4007]

Concert ukulele is a sweet and fine instrument. I like mine a lot. Thanks, John. Rich

[@isaroman4394]

Hey! Hi start playing ukelele two years ago. I started with a soprano, then changed to a concert one, and by a year ago (maybe) I fell in love with the sound of a baritone. Do you recommend me buying it? I really want it, but I don't know if I should buy it :/

[@karenkirwan1280]

I love Baritone ukulele ❤️ and All the others as well. Depends on my mood and what song I want to play.

[@richdavis4007]

I love them all, too. Baritone sounds best for me to play but concert is so easy and convenient to pick up and make music. 😊

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

I agree that generally these books are great except for the dummy name. I also think that’s a crazy statement to make. I’m so thankful for the baritone Uke because of the accident and surgery I had two years ago that made playing guitar too difficult. When I discovered the baritone through your early videos on the first caramel baritone you bought (and I subsequently bought ) it made me so happy again. I could now play some of the same songs that I could play on the guitar that I really couldn’t ok the GCEA Uke due to the fact that I wrote it for my voice in the guitar tuning. Now that I’m playing guitar again the baritone has helped me to become a better guitar player. I still love My tenor ukes but I LOVE LOVE my baritones. To me they are like mini classical guitars and I I in fact can play some of the same songs on both the guitar and the uke. And mostly because I learned them on the 4 string baritone. Great video Rich!!

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks, Maria. I've always thought of the baritone uke (especially the glossy ones) as mini classical guitars. I'm glad you are able to play guitar again ... and still love your baritone ukes. I know I can't do without the guitar sound sometimes. Your comment really cheered me tonight. Rich

[@MariaCalfaDePaul]

Rich Davis exactly! And I’m so glad!

[@richdavis4007]

😄

[@theoliviaarchives4794]

Nice advice. I’m considering a baritone as an addition to playing ukulele. Thanks for the insight.

[@richdavis4007]

This video is from many months ago. I'm still making videos on my channel that talk about differences and sameness between the different types of ukuleles. I think some of my recent ones might be useful to you. Rich Davis

[@veemay9735]

I used to manage a music store and started to play the Classic guitar. I loved it and played it for 30 years or more. Then I fell and broke my shoulder. After surgery, unfortunately, I found that I could not stretch my shoulder out to continue playing guitar. I was SO disappointed. Then 2 weeks ago my oldest Daughter gave me the Baritone Uke that I had given her when she was 12 years old. My sweet Husband went and bought me a set of strings and I put them on. WOW....!!!!

[@richdavis4007]

That's an inspiring and heartwarming story. You've got the guitar sound and an instrument you can play. I'm glad you don't have to give up music. Rich

[@stephaniepyne2535]

This Christmas I got my first baritone ukulele from Beaver Creek. I love it so much. ♥️

[@richdavis4007]

If there was no such thing as baritone ukulele, I'd invent it. I really, really like them and am happy you like yours! Rich

[@richdavis4007]

​@captain crankypants Thanks, friend. I agree. Rich

[@robertox8599]

Basically I'll I've know when it comes to music is the baritone ukulele. Or at least what I feel most in harmony. I often say it's more like a guitar than a uke. But! You can get strings to tune it ukulele GCEA. My baritone ukule is Dolores, it was less than 100 bucks and my favorite insturment to play!

[@tiptonbrett]

The stupidest part of this is that the author could have worked with the publisher and they could have put together a book for baritone. Instead of a warning, they could sell more books.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your opinion on this! Rich

[@createinvent]

Played 4-string bass years ago, and haven't really picked it up in a while. Played around with a bari-uke and the # of strings really made sense. Have really enjoyed learning it and having fun with the instrument. I don't play "guitar" per se. OTOH, as you kind of alluded to, it seems weird to call it a uke, since it's more of a 4-string guitar. I can kind of see why you'd either want to go all the way uke-wise or stick with a traditional guitar.

[@richdavis4007]

I tried sticking with the guitar, but it just wasn't fun. Baritone is as big as I go and four strings is as many as I need. 😊😊

[@Technomage1700]

Good video. By reading some of the comments I don’t think people actually watched it. I purchase a baritone Uke because it was like my guitar. Easier to carry with me while camping, fun and simple. Every instrument is good! Music is good!

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks, Nate. Your reason is a good one. Kind of like a travel guitar for outdoors. Rich

[@nicoleviejou6401]

I really appreciate this video. I love the guitar sound and didn't know if it was an appropriate warning not to get the baritone. Thank you so much for this!

[@richdavis4007]

If you want the ukulele sound, you can get that out of a baritone with a simple change of strings. If you want the guitar sound, you can have that, too. If you want something in between, tune low G,CEA. Baritone is a very flexible and wonderful instrument. Thanks, Nicole. Rich😊

[@nicoleviejou6401]

@@richdavis4007 thank you so much for this Rich!! God bless you sir!

[@richdavis4007]

@@nicoleviejou6401 I'm so glad if my video and words helped. Very best wishes to you. Rich😊

[@mariaaraujo5470]

I just loved your video...I am also a frustrated guitar player who has not gotten very far with the guitar so I was in the market for a Ukelele and had already decided to by a Baritone Ukulele, but your video just reassured me that I had made the right choice. Thank you so much for making such an enjoyable video!

[@richdavis4007]

I remember the days I first switched from classical guitar to baritone ukulele ... there was hope and happiness in the world again. Thanks, Maria, for your kind comment. There is music and an instrument and a way to go for us all. It doesn't have to be what we originally thought it was! Rich

[@kennethturk7629]

Hi Rich 👋 Got my $59.99 Kmise baritone from eBay yesterday and I can tell already that I'm going to enjoy it!

[@richdavis4007]

Super! Kmise has the market on baritone ukuleles right now, I think. Some very nice choices on eBay with decent shipping times. Thanks, Kenneth, for sharing your good news! Rich

[@IamUncledeuce]

The ukulele has that re-entrant high G on the top string. There are string sets for low G, which I prefer. The Baritone ukulele also uses the low D rather than a re-entrant high D. I enjoy the baritone ukulele very much, especially on road trips as it packs so easily. Also, many guitarists are not proficient chording on the high string voicings, the baritone ukulele forces the player to revoice chord choices thereby increasing chord and neck knowledge or what I have heard referred to as knick-knack.

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you for additional information that might be useful to viewers. There are many wonderful aspects of baritone and other ukuleles. Low G completely changes the sound of GCEA ukuleles and makes for a very mellow and nice sound. Rich

[@josephnewman6795]

I’m coming form the opposite side I’m a drummer that has always wanted to learn guitar but found it to hard so picked up a ukulele and found it so much more enjoyable however I had the sound of one

[@richdavis4007]

Baritone is the ticket for many of us!

[@noumine]

It sounds beautiful!

[@richdavis4007]

I think the baritone is the best sounding ukulele, but all are fun and sound great. Rich

[@TheBaritoneUkulele]

Hello Rich - I am a big fan of the Baritone Ukulele. I like the tone and size of the instrument. I think that part of the beauty of playing the baritone is how easy it is to form the chord shapes with just four fingers without difficult finger and hand gymnastics. You may have come across my blogs Humble Baritonics and The Bad-Ass Baritone Ukulele. I have tried to gather information for the baritone player for about 10 years now. I play daily and have learned from both guitar sites and ukulele sites. I think that either uke is great because they allow you to play music and sing with others. I have built so many friendships thru music. I have also ventured out into the musical world with guitarists, fiddlers, banjo players, mandolin players, and many others. I have also have a steel string tenor guitar tuned DoGBonE, or Chicago Tuning (DGBE). It takes a while to get used to the steel strings but gives me some variety. I think that when I retire someday, I will also get a bari-sized banjo. I do not try to convince anybody one way of the other about ukuleles however they are tuned: DGBE, dGBE, GCEA, gCEA, aDFbB. Just play and sing what you like. Check out some of Tom Nelson's tunes on Humble Baritonics for some finger-style bari playing. humblebaritonics.blogspot.com/ and thebad-assbaritoneukulele.blogspot.com/ Jeff

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for stopping by my channel. Great to hear from people with lots of music experience! Rich

[@grisimusic8938]

You are absolutely right! We all have the right to chose the sound we like!

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you, friend. Best wishes to you. Rich

[@indigoking6618]

Hi I have been professional muso all my life, bought house and good vehicle and just retiring at 54 because i made good money. It breaks my heart reading all those stories of not getting anywhere on guitar it really on a generalised thought ust Patients and understanding it's a language all to its own therefore it takes a lot of practice., ( hours ) Evan at my way out i would practice everyday. Rule one try keep instrument away from protective case. And listen and learn how, make songs up that are full of hard stuff. Enjoy yourself . Of you are in a band forgive fast for they can drive one crazy if not forgive and forget. As far as my personal thought on Ukulele there is so much that people just don't see. Yes you can play it like a high octave Bass because that is the reality of what that BEAD tuning is but why not take 2 strings off guitar. It's tuned GCEA for a very good reason . The Uke is old and has a unique history but the instrument can teach you if we treat C string as 1st string then E as 2nd and A as 3rd then back up top G as 4th String. A and this string is a pain if one doesn't understand the instrument. It's main purpose which feels like a secret is a Natural Perfect 5th if barred using the C string as basis of chord anywhere up the neck. And we treat instrument as a C instrument. The instrument is generally played by a group of people who usually have a Soprano because they are cheap and basically all basic chords can be played at end of neck or if you look up professional Use players they would normally have the minimum of a Tenor. And even if they like myself have big fingers will have a Baritone but tuning 99% will be GCEA

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Very interesting to read! Rich

[@indigoking6618]

@@richdavis4007 just thought I might be able to help. But yes it comes down to choise I tuned my Baritone like how you said but I found I just played the same stuff, but by playing in this GCEA I am learning amazing things and it can't help by playing new stuff all the time. It's also helping my Aural training (I wish I learnt about this when I first started out ) From using the C string for making Triads all the Inversions come to life. Thank for reply and goodluck.

[@tomivins7284]

Capo at the 5th fret and you have standard uke tuning so, a barritone can function as both instruments!

[@richdavis4007]

Right. Very cool!

[@cee6097]

No way. Really? Now I’m like 3 times as excited for my baritone to get here!!!!!

[@tomivins7284]

@@cee6097 If you are not accustomed to using a capo be careful. Some are very powerful and can damage the instrument. Adjustable ones like the Scubb brand will work fine.

[@cee6097]

@@tomivins7284 thanks. I’ll look into that. My only experience is the bit of standard ukulele I’ve taught myself over lockdown so I’m glad of all the advice I can get 😂

[@user-kw7gv4fj8x]

Your Explanation is warm and personable and was a delight to listen to Its because people like you exist that I fee like music is a good world

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for your very kind words. My best wishes to you today. Rich

[@TheophilusBoone]

I have played guitar for 50 years. I first bought a Pono concert uke ($500). Then a concert Cordoba ($250). Last I bought a cheap Makala baritone uke ($100). And I love the cheap Makala best. Looking now to buy another baritone for a different tuning. It's not like a guitar, and it's not like a concert or soprano uke. It's a baritone uke. I've found interesting open tunings for the baritone. I wish I had half a dozen for all those tunings. Ukes are fun. I wish I had discovered them 50 years ago.

[@richdavis4007]

I also have worked my way down to the best and cheapest ukuleles. Caramel baritones seem to be my favorite and over the years I've collected different kinds of them: rosewood, ebony, acacia, mahogany, spalted maple, etc. All play exactly the same. I have bought many on eBay blem factory defect for $60 or $70. At these prices, and Caramel quality, you can have a bunch. Rich

[@deeman524]

I play guitar, Baritone and Tenor Uke, I like all three and play each differently. And I like my baritone more than any acoustic guitar, because the baritone sounds more mellow acoustically in (my opinion).

[@richdavis4007]

Very helpful comment. Thank you! Rich

[@donim7542]

But... but.... I love my baritone ukulele! 😥 .... I bounce back and forth between it and one of my tenors. The different tunings and pitches of the baritone fill gaps my tenor can't... and vice versa.

[@richdavis4007]

Yes, gotta have GCEA and DGBE. Rich

[@donim7542]

@@richdavis4007 I like to sing along, and I like to read from fake books. And depending on what key the songs are in, or my voice range, and chords used, sometimes it's easier to play on the baritone, sometimes on my tenor. (Sometimes with a help from a capo.) ... if I'm just noodling, then it doesn't really matter other than the follow my mood, because the same chord shapes can be played if I'm not particular about the key I'm in.... I am growing quite fond of using the baritone for fingerpicking though. Love the deeper, warmer tone. ... and I'm like you were. I was a frustrated guitarist, but I have found satisfaction with the uke.

[@richdavis4007]

@@donim7542 Exactly the same for me. Baritone generally sounds best for my voice and key of G songs easiest on bari. But sometimes I like to play the smaller ukes, too.

[@tivonutdc]

Totally agree!!! Baritone is great too and easy switch. 2, 3 more in sizes if you want too. Great opinion

[@richdavis4007]

Thank you very much for the nice comment. Rich

[@scottlaughlin2447]

Thank you, the question you answered would soon be on the tip of my tongue.

[@richdavis4007]

Happy to help!😊😊

[@e.miller8943]

If you have a smaller ukulele and want to try a baritone, all you have to do is put baritone strings on it. Of course the notes will not last as long. I went from a tenor uke to a baritone and am having a little trouble reaching some chords because of the longer distance between frets.

[@richdavis4007]

The baritone fretboard is a huge open field compared to the smaller ukes. If I stick with one size ukulele for a week, I adjust; but it's going back and forth that sometimes makes things confusing. These days, oddly enough, I seem to be playing more soprano and concert than baritone and tenor, where I started. Rich

[@v2807]

Got my baritone ukulele today. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@richdavis4007]

Good for you. Enjoy!!! 😊😀😄

[@carolynfigueroa7413]

My baritone uke got me through the pandemic ….I adore it

[@richdavis4007]

Super! I love them, too! Rich

[@hni7458]

I've been a guitar player for more than fifty years, and I ain't going from anything when I purchased a baritone uke y/day. Still, I play in a uke band, and found out that just strumming D-based songs in the first position with my soprano isnt really enough for me. There aren't simply any space to take bars higher up. Sopranos are toys to me - sorry for saying, but they are - where a baritone is a full instrument. Please don't get offended now, it's only me. Don't think my ukes in any way will be able to replace the status of my guitars - that wonderful instrument; loved in all countries, in any culture; won't ever be needing any last battles, as Aussie John Williams reportedly said when ppl got too pushy towards him, calling him a pioneer of some sort for The Guitar. Besides, a friend of mine plays the baritone uke in a jazz band and I've thought of his instrument as truly a uke. It definitely has a uke ring, and it took me quite a while to figure out that it really has guitar tuning.

[@richdavis4007]

Thanks for sharing your experience with soprano, baritone ukulele and guitar. All are wonderful instruments and people who play them well will always be appreciated! The one you spend the most time with will probably be the one you love most!! 😊😊😊😊

[@hni7458]

@@richdavis4007 Indeed 😊

[@luffysh]

I was not expecting this video but this was I need it! Thank you

[@richdavis4007]

Great. I'm glad it worked out! Rich

[@ladyevol1876]

I never played guitar & started on a baritone because it was closer to the guitar I strung a low G on it, specifically cause I wanted it to sound more guitar & I love my baritone Kala, by far it’s my favorite, I also own an acoustic electric tenor with a concert fat bottom Gretsch, a tenor Lanikai & 2 cheap kids concert Ukuleles all but one is strung with Low G cause that’s the sound I’m looking for! I’m grateful for my baritone!

[@richdavis4007]

I've recently begun playing baritone exclusively. DGBE and Low GCEA on baritone suites my voice and playing style best of all ukuleles. Thanks for sharing your experience. Rich😊

[@hardyc.lugerth]

Every instrument has its own place. I myself am a soprano player, but if somebody likes the Baritone there's no need to discuss which is "better" or "worse". It's ridiculous. And such bad advices surely don't belong in a book that aims at beginners.

[@richdavis4007]

Ukulele is classified as a folk instrument which to my mind says anything goes. The person can select the size he or she likes and play and tune it any which way! I'm sure the author of this book has nothing against baritone ukulele but just provides a gentle warning they are different!

[@HondoTrailside]

You are making the same case they made, in that if you want to play a guitar, and not the Uke repertoire, you should get a guitar missing 2 strings. That is exactly why you should avoid that instrument if you actually want to play Uke, and the Uke repertoire. I play guitar, and while there are some awesome Uke players, beyond all, I think the Uke tuning sounds bad, and what I like about the Baritone is that it isn't a Ukulele.

[@richdavis4007]

What I like about baritone is that it isn't a ukulele, too. We can agree on that. I like the other ukuleles because they are portable and fun. Rich Davis

[@elderhiker7787]

That’s funny Rich. I’ve been watching a bunch of baritone use videos because I like the sound. I don’t own one and the KZbin algorithm delivered it to me because I play Travis picking guitar and was looking for a specific song and up it popped. I didn’t really know what a baritone use was and I was intrigued. So now, I think I’ll get one just to add variety to my sound. I think I’ll use it to teach my grandchildren to play and then let them decide if they want to upgrade to the big brother guitar. But, frankly, I sort of like the baritone, the chords are easier to play, and it is more portable. What’s not to like? But, thanks for the heads-up. I won’t buy the for Dummies book.

[@richdavis4007]

If you play guitar, you shouldn't need a book for ukulele. I think you are right on in everything you say. Make it fun and easy and then people can go with music where they want. Rich😊😊

[@SuperStumbler]

Wouldn’t this technically be called a tenor guitar if you are tuning like a guitar? I tune mine like a banjo and I love it

[@richdavis4007]

I don't know anything about tenor guitars. Thanks. Rich

[@jonneet2126]

I am an old guitar hack. I am considering getting a baritone ukelele. I am not going to give up guitar playing though. Intertestingly, there is a company called Loog that makes a line of guitars using 3 strings. They are the top 3 strings of a guitar. They designed them for kids, but adults play them too. It's obvious you love ukeleles! How can I NOT subscribe?

[@richdavis4007]

I started with a three string mandolin. Somehow I acquired a mandolin that had three strings. I picked out a pretty tune and have been making music ever since. Baritone is a great choice for guitar sound and ukulele ease of play. I appreciate the sub! 😊😊

[@cubasestudent55]

I was like you. This is perfect for my smaller hands!

[@richdavis4007]

Yes. Yes. Yes!

[@purplechili2512]

I'm a bassist and I'd love to get a barritone. I'm one step from impulse buying one

[@richdavis4007]

That's a great idea!

[@leonardvalenzuela9276]

He always reply to people i love that for you❤️ and hi😊 i play soprano

[@richdavis4007]

Soprano is great too! Thanks. Rich😊😋

[@johnrobinson1140]

I have six ukes, one is a bari, and I love it.

[@richdavis4007]

Super! Love mine too.😊😊

[@TBoneProductionsVB]

I had to come see what the deal was with that nonsense statement 🤣 I'm a mandolinist, mainly octave mandolin and when I want a more folky or classical guitar sound I use a baritone ukulele tuned as an octave mandolin. The scale length of an octave mandolin can be as short as 19" so Baritone ukuleles work well in the GDAE with the right strings applied. Similarly A small ukulele can be used in regular small mandolin tuning. On my Baritone uke I use a wound steel octave mandolin G string but the other three I was able to get good results using Baritone ukulele strings. You can hear it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpbRXmucnNmHm6s

[@richdavis4007]

I have baritone ukuleles tuned 3 ways now you offer a 4th option. Baritone ukulele is a very versatile instrument! I enjoyed your performance! Rich

[@homereversole735]

I have a Baritone Ukulele butI have completely redid it and I consider it a 4 string guitar to me

[@richdavis4007]

I consider them all four string guitars though they are classified ukulele. I hope you enjoy yours. Rich

[@BS38114]

Folks! I got a Baritone Uke here since 3 days (and i love it), and i have a question: It is normal i must play the chords on the two low strings really near to the frets? If i do, it sounds good, if not, strings are buzzing... If strummed, it is no problem, i have enough attention to my left hand, but finger picked is a little bit tricky, especially the f chord...;-) Don't judge me for my english, i am from germany...;-) Kind regards

[@richdavis4007]

Strings should not buzz even if you put your finger in the middle between two frets. Place your finger in the middle, be sure you are holding down the string and not touching any others with your finger. If the string buzzes, something is wrong. I would then check the tuners for the buzzing strings. They could be loose. Good luck. Rich

[@BS38114]

@@richdavis4007 Hello Rich, thanks for your fast response. Tuners are fine, there must be another problem. Will search for this more tomorrow...

[@richdavis4007]

The only ukulele I had that buzzed that was caused by my fingers or tuners had a wood brace broken inside the ukulele. These are wood supports and if you look in the sound hole with a small mirror you might see if they look okay.

[@BS38114]

@@richdavis4007 I have looked around a little bit and found out some people say it is normal on the d string, if you are playing it not close enough to the fret, it can be buzzing. If i play softer, it is no problem. Or strummed it is not really audible.

[@richdavis4007]

@@BS38114 It's most likely your ukulele is fine. Just play and enjoy. You may automatically make slight adjustments with your fingers so it sounds right to you. I've done that with ukuleles.

[@debraconner3884]

I started out at 11 playing a baritone ukulele. It was a lot of fun, and by 16, I had made the transition to guitar. Sadly, my little sister used my uke as a step stool, and broke it to pieces.

[@richdavis4007]

My hats off to you for playing baritone ukulele and guitar. Tough break about the use of your ukulele by little sister!

[@Myra1959]

I don’t have a baritone yet but consider getting later.

[@richdavis4007]

They aren't as portable as the other ukes, and I probably don't play baritone as much as concert and tenor because of that. But there are great tuning choices for this instrument and I've no doubt it's the best sounding ukulele overall. Thanks, Myra. Glad to see you today. Rich

[@Myra1959]

@@richdavis4007 Glad to see you too. I get so busy that don’t many videos often.

[@carlosmacmartin4205]

I don't care what the traditional uke players think or say. I have 2 Bartitone Ukes tuned to DGBE. One has Aquila Nylgut strings and the other has D'Addario EJ87B Titanium strings. I've been playing modified guitar chords on both. They both sound great! Fake Uke player? Ha ha! Simple minded fools. Smh

[@richdavis4007]

Baritone ukulele tunings GCEA, low G,CEA, and DGBE are all wonderful to me. I would say the first two tunings make the baritone a big ukulele and DGBE makes it a baby guitar.😊😊😊