Guitalele
| Other names | Guitarlele |
|---|---|
| Classification | String instrument |
| Related instruments | |
A guitalele (sometimes spelt guitarlele) is a guitar-ukulele hybrid[1], that is, "a 1/4 size" guitar, a cross between a classical guitar and a tenor ukulele.[2] The guitalele combines the portability of a ukulele, due to its small size, with the six single strings and resultant chord possibilities of a classical guitar. It may include a built-in microphone that permits playing the guitalele either as an acoustic guitar or connected to an amplifier. The guitalele is variously marketed (and used ) as a travel guitar or children's guitar.[3] In January 1997, Yamaha Corporation came out with the GL-1 Guitalele.[4]
A guitalele is the size of a ukulele, and is played like a bass pitched up to “A” (that is, up a 4th, or like a guitar with a capo on the fifth fret). [5] This gives it tuning of ADGCEA, with the top four strings tuned like a low G ukulele. [6]
Notes
- ^ Boyle, Theresa. (May 13, 2004) Toronto Star Students' old drums pail by comparison; Grant buys school new instruments No more need to pound on buckets. Section: News; Page B3.
- ^ Constable, Anne. (April 19, 2008) The Santa Fe New Mexican The sweet sound of success: Musician's song to daughter finds fans on line and a record deal.
- ^ Anderton, Craig. (July 1, 2002) Guitar Player Freaks of Frankfurt. Volume 36; Issue 7; Page 27.
- ^ Nikkei Weekly (December 22, 1997) Small guitar can be amplified. Section: New products, science & Technology. Page 10.
- ^ http://www.yamaha.ca/content/guitar/products/acousticguitars/GL1/keyfeatures.jsp
- ^ http://ukulelehunt.com/buy-ukulele/related/guitarlele/