Taropatch 8 string ukulele strings

The second g string is going to be tuned an octave up. Just foolin around, trying to play the tune on my lanikai 8 string ukulele. The soprano goes good with the tenor voice, and the tenor goes good with the soprano voice. One important note is that the ukulele e string is tuned one octave higher than how it would normally be. Home ukulele strings worth clear fluorocarbon worth ukulele strings clear fluorocarbon for 8string uke 63 inch model. Gg cc ee aa key of cstring length of 76cmsuntil the mid20th century ukuleles were mounted exclusively in gut, a material that had been used for thousand of years and that combines excellent promptness of attack with brilliance of timbre very different, in other words. Since the ukulele has 8 strings instead of 4 like a doublesix guitar, the paired strings must be tuned to sound the same and in the same octave. The tone is ethereal with its chorus like tones driven by an all solid mahogany body. Instruments with 6 or 8 strings in four courses are often called taropatches, or taropatch. Ukuleles are not, but there are indeed 8 string ukuleles again, these are in 4 courses.

Then tune one of the c strings to the c on a standard uke and the second c string to the pitch of c but one octave down. The taropatch or taro patch is a ukulele with double strings, so 8 strings in 4 courses. It is like the 12 string guitar of the ukulele world. Made popular in the early part of the 20th century, this eight string concert is tuned in unison c, so gg cc ee aa. This concert scale ohana has a low and high g then, two pairs of cs, two paired es and two paired as.

Local music stores dont even list 8 string sets for ukes and one advised me to just buy two sets and string them together. We also have strings for 6string, 8string, bass, and banjo ukuleles. This martin style 1m taropatch is essentially a concert scale ukulele with four unison courses tuned ggcceeaa. Oct 05, 2011 i have an old taropatch 8 string soprano ukulele. I used to play 12 string guitar so i thought id take to the taropatch fairly easily though im sure it will be a bit of a challenge at first to get used to it. Order online ukulele strings by daddario, aquila, martin and worth for soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles and take advantage of strings and beyonds low prices and fast shipping. How do i tune and play my 8 string ukulele thing i bought. From the summer 2017 issue of ukulele by tom walsh. When these arrived i attempted to replace my old set of strings on my 8 string tenor ukulele. Ive been wanting one for some time and i will likely get one of the new if they ever release them ohana taropatch 8 string concert cm358.

Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. Ohana taro patch eight string concert ck358 its here. Plays very similarly to a 4 string, you only need to press hardermore evenly. Pyramid ukulele 8 string set tenor thomann united states. However, playing tabulations is difficult for all but the adroit finger picker. The second g string is going to be tuned an octave up or down. The closeness of the string pairings make it easy to play any chord that is playable on a four string ukulele. We also have strings for 6 string, 8 string, bass, and banjo ukuleles. I have not seen 6 strings referred to as a taropatch.

Kala ka8e acoustic electric 8 string tenor ukulele, natural satin. That, of course, doesnt work because while the e and a strings are strung in unison, the g and c are an octave apart, requiring different diameter strings. While you ponder that question, check out our fabulous selection of ukulele strings from leading companies like aquila, daddario, and pepe romero strings, among others. If they are then both strings will tune to the same pitch.

This is the taropatch model, so it is a concert size body with the doubled strings. It has an all solid mahogany body with rosewood binding, a mahogany neck with a brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and violinstyle friction tuning pegs. So the 4 strings or pairs of strings are g, c, e and a. You can hear how pretty the shimmery sound of that is in the video clip. Ohana ck358 solid mahogany taropatch concert ukulele. Kawakami custom 8 string concert taropatch style ukulele. This is a vintagestyle taropatch 12fret mahogany concert 8 string from the wonderful crafsmen at kiwaya. Two strings for each note means twice the fun with the ohana 8string taropatch ukulele. Pono acacia taropatch 8 string concert ukulele in mint.

Worth 8 string ukulele strings worth ukulele clear fluorocarbon for 8 string uke 63 inch, full set ukulele strings clear flurocarbon for an 8 string ukulele. Listen to the mockingbird 8 string uke taropatch youtube. Finally, i strung the instrument with a set of worth, allplain, clear fluorocarbon strings for 8 string uke. Aquila 19u tenor ukulele nylgut 8string set regular. Worth ukulele strings clear fluorocarbon for 8string uke. Aquila new nylgut aq19 tenor ukulele strings 1 set of 8. Its out getting new tuners installed but it should be fun. However, the lack of any set up instructions meant a search for the correct tuning. Its inspired by turn of century taropatch ukes, but in a concert size and frets to the body. This is my unboxing pono taropatch 8 string concert ukulele. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. Uke republic offers a wide variety of unique ukuleles. That means that rather than the traditional allunison doublenormalukeset tuning for taropatch, the g course has a low octave and the c course has a high octave. Most 8 strings are tenor but the concert scale length make for a more relaxed tension and the setup is perfect.

Basically, copying a standard 4 string ukulele you would tune the two a strings to exactly the a string note on the uke and the two c strings the same. Tenor ukulele set of 8 strings 1 red unwound string, the remainder white nylgut regular tuning. What is the string pattern for a taropatch ukulele. Mele mahogany tenor8 string ukulele mele ukulele the sweet. Martin style 1m taropatch 1926 27 elderly instruments. Any experts out there who might know something about this unusual instrument. Pictures and video show the exact ukulele now available here. We have pineapple body shape ukuleles, long neck ukuleles, short scale ukuleles, 5 string ukuleles, 8 string ukuleles, tenor guitars, tahitian style, cavaquinho, machete, thinbody travel ukuleles.

Sound sample is completely dry with no reverb, compression, post. Most commonly available 8 string ukuleles today are tenor size, with a larger body and longer scale length than the original taropatch ukuleles. Taropatches evolved from the portuguese rajao, a 5string instrument that is a bit louder than regular soprano ukes due to its slightly larger body size, and offers a more sonorous. However, some people contend that they refer to two different things. Jun 19, 2011 just foolin around, trying to play the tune on my lanikai 8 string ukulele. I understand that the g and c strings are tuned the same and the a and e are an octave apart. Ohana ck358 all solid concert 8string taropatch ukulele. The taropatch, the name comes from taropatch fiddle and early hawaiian slightly derogatory name for all ukuleles as it was used by the landed anglo settlers to describe the instruments played by the portuguese indentured labour as they worked the taro fields, with its 8 strings in 4 courses, is a very traditional string configuration dating back to the birth of the ukulele itself. Pono acacia taropatch 8 string concert ukulele in mint reverb.

One popular variation that stuck was the 8string ukulele. Ohana ck35 8 all solid concert 8 string taropatch ukulele. Kiwaya taropatch mahogany 8 string concert ukulele. Then also tune the c string down a halfstep to a b note. Made popular in the early part of the 20th century, this eight string concert is. First to uke republic, ohana brings us another classic taropatch. Mar 25, 2020 this requires you use a finger to create a major chord instead of using the open strings, but it makes the v7 chord a onefinger chord as well. Our other band member plays an 8string tenor ukulele. An early ukulele cousin is the taropatch, an instrument with eight strings set in four courses of two strings each, tuned to the standard mydoghasfleas. Martin style 1m taropatch 192627 elderly instruments. The strings that this ukulele has on this video is the worth. Nov 28, 2018 the terms 8string ukulele and taropatch ukulele are often used interchangeably. My wife often starts any ukulele related conversation aimed at me with the words, what on earth possessed you to. In effect it is an 8string ukulele, differing from the standard 8string in the fact it has a pair of regular c strings rather than the high low c octave pair on a normal 8string uke.

Kala ka8 mahogany 8string tenor ukulele w hard case. Satin finish uke republic setup includes upgraded aquila strings. An 8 string ukulele can be tuned with the string pairs in the. An early ukulele cousin is the taropatch, an instrument with eight strings set in four courses of two strings each, tuned to the standard. Tuned like a regular ukulele, gcea, but with pairs rather than single strings. No, no trouble with the d, i dont make one with 3 fingers, i usually barre and use my pinky to get the higher d, 2225. My wife often starts any ukulelerelated conversation aimed at me with the words, what on earth possessed you to. The combination of the two, in our opinion, sounds great. I recently scored a mele mahogany concert size 6 string which is my. This instrument is in very goodexcellent condition. Unfollow 8 string ukulele to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Brazilian rosewood back and sides, 109 year old spruce piano sound board top. I was excited to see one at namm and even more excited when i felt how easy it was to play and heard its beautiful, open voice. Aquila 19u tenor ukulele nylgut 8string set regular tuning.

The latest is a kala eightstring allmahogany tenor. To say that martins ukuleles were a success is a major understatement. Baritone scale taropatch, the name comes from taropatch fiddle and early hawaiian slightly derogatory name for all ukuleles as it was used by the landed anglo settlers to describe the instruments played by the portuguese indentured labour as they worked the taro fields, with its 8 strings in 4 courses, is a very traditional string. The strings themselves were originally made of catgut. Jul 06, 2017 an early ukulele cousin is the taropatch, an instrument with eight strings set in four courses of two strings each, tuned to the standard mydoghasfleas. That means that rather than the traditional allunison doublenormalukeset tuning for taropatch. Top material see all top material skill level see all skill level. How to tune an eight string ukulele ukulele wonderhowto. Worth ukulele strings clear fluorocarbon for 8string uke 63. The question focusses on 8 string ukulels, but then goes on to mention mandolins. Daddario ej53s concert black nylon hawaiian ukulele strings are made specifically for hawaiian or concert ukuleles. It still has the basic your dog has fleas g, c, e, a tuning, only each of the strings now has a match.

It sounds like you are playing with a chorus of ukuleles. Unboxing pono actpc taropatch 8 string concert ukulele. Mandolins are traditionally strung with 8 strings in 4 courses. Finally, i strung the instrument with a set of worth, allplain, clear fluorocarbon strings for 8string uke. To tune your uke to c wahine, slack the a string down to g like you do for taropatch c. Until i find a martin, i guess ill struggle along with the other ukes and with a maui music 6 string tenor i recently bought. It seems odd to have two c strings together as well as a potential stress problem on the bridge. That name seems to have been applied incorrectly on later 8 string tenor ukes.

Local music stores dont even list 8string sets for ukes and one advised me to just buy two sets and string them together. If one string is thicker than the other, then the thinner string will tune. Gorgeous notes pour out with either finger style or. Ohana ck358 solid mahogany taropatch concert ukulele demo.

Plays very similarly to a 4string, you only need to press hardermore evenly. Aquila ukulele strings tenor 8string nylgut t8 19u. This ukulele is a taropatch so what is a taropatch. Also known as a liliu or a taropatch or taro patch fiddle, it has all 4 strings doubled. Gg cc ee aa key of cstring length of 76cmsuntil the mid20th century ukuleles were mounted exclusively in gut, a material that had been used for thousand of years and that combines excellent promptness of attack with brilliance of timbre.