Taropatch 8 string ukulele strings

We also have strings for 6 string, 8 string, bass, and banjo ukuleles. Finally, i strung the instrument with a set of worth, allplain, clear fluorocarbon strings for 8 string uke. 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. To tune your uke to c wahine, slack the a string down to g like you do for taropatch c. 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.

Ohana ck358 solid mahogany taropatch concert ukulele. Plays very similarly to a 4 string, you only need to press hardermore evenly. The taropatch or taro patch is a ukulele with double strings, so 8 strings in 4 courses. The latest is a kala eightstring allmahogany tenor. Pono acacia taropatch 8 string concert ukulele in mint. Local music stores dont even list 8string sets for ukes and one advised me to just buy two sets and string them together. However, some people contend that they refer to two different things.

Ohana taro patch eight string concert ck358 its here. So the 4 strings or pairs of strings are g, c, e and a. From the summer 2017 issue of ukulele by tom walsh. This is my unboxing pono taropatch 8 string concert ukulele. 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. Our other band member plays an 8 string tenor ukulele. You can hear how pretty the shimmery sound of that is in the video clip. However, the lack of any set up instructions meant a search for the correct tuning. That name seems to have been applied incorrectly on later 8 string tenor ukes. If one string is thicker than the other, then the thinner string will tune. The strings that this ukulele has on this video is the worth. If they are then both strings will tune to the same pitch. Unboxing pono actpc taropatch 8 string concert ukulele.

The second g string is going to be tuned an octave up or down. 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. Martin style 1m taropatch 1926 27 elderly instruments. 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. Worth ukulele strings clear fluorocarbon for 8string uke. This ukulele is a taropatch so what is a taropatch. An early ukulele cousin is the taropatch, an instrument with eight strings set in four courses of two strings each, tuned to the standard.

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. What is the string pattern for a taropatch ukulele. We also have strings for 6string, 8string, bass, and banjo ukuleles. Aquila 19u tenor ukulele nylgut 8string set regular tuning. Its inspired by turn of century taropatch ukes, but in a concert size and frets to the body. The question focusses on 8 string ukulels, but then goes on to mention mandolins. Oct 05, 2011 i have an old taropatch 8 string soprano ukulele. The closeness of the string pairings make it easy to play any chord that is playable on a four string ukulele. That means that rather than the traditional allunison doublenormalukeset tuning for taropatch. It sounds like you are playing with a chorus of ukuleles. Ohana ck358 solid mahogany taropatch concert ukulele demo. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. Sound sample is completely dry with no reverb, compression, post.

How do i tune and play my 8 string ukulele thing i bought. 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. I have not seen 6 strings referred to as a taropatch. Top material see all top material skill level see all skill level. Listen to the mockingbird 8 string uke taropatch youtube.

Kawakami custom 8 string concert taropatch style ukulele. An 8 string ukulele can be tuned with the string pairs in the. Two strings for each note means twice the fun with the ohana 8string taropatch ukulele. 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. 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. Plays very similarly to a 4string, you only need to press hardermore evenly. One important note is that the ukulele e string is tuned one octave higher than how it would normally be.

Jun 19, 2011 just foolin around, trying to play the tune on my lanikai 8 string ukulele. Mandolins are traditionally strung with 8 strings in 4 courses. Just foolin around, trying to play the tune on my lanikai 8 string ukulele. Kala ka8 mahogany 8string tenor ukulele w hard case. Tenor ukulele set of 8 strings 1 red unwound string, the remainder white nylgut regular tuning. Also known as a liliu or a taropatch or taro patch fiddle, it has all 4 strings doubled. Made popular in the early part of the 20th century, this eight string concert is tuned in unison c, so gg cc ee aa.

Pono acacia taropatch 8 string concert ukulele in mint reverb. Gorgeous notes pour out with either finger style or. It has an all solid mahogany body with rosewood binding, a mahogany neck with a brazilian rosewood fingerboard, and violinstyle friction tuning pegs. 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. This is a vintagestyle taropatch 12fret mahogany concert 8 string from the wonderful crafsmen at kiwaya. Aquila ukulele strings tenor 8string nylgut t8 19u.

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. This martin style 1m taropatch is essentially a concert scale ukulele with four unison courses tuned ggcceeaa. When these arrived i attempted to replace my old set of strings on my 8 string tenor ukulele. One popular variation that stuck was the 8string ukulele. The second g string is going to be tuned an octave up. 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. Pyramid ukulele 8 string set tenor thomann united states. Its out getting new tuners installed but it should be fun. Worth ukulele strings clear fluorocarbon for 8string uke 63. Martin style 1m taropatch 192627 elderly instruments. Unfollow 8 string ukulele to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aquila 19u tenor ukulele nylgut 8string set regular. 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. Tuned like a regular ukulele, gcea, but with pairs rather than single strings.

Any experts out there who might know something about this unusual instrument. In effect it is an 8 string ukulele, differing from the standard 8 string in the fact it has a pair of regular c strings rather than the high low c octave pair on a normal 8 string uke. Aquila new nylgut aq19 tenor ukulele strings 1 set of 8. My wife often starts any ukulelerelated conversation aimed at me with the words, what on earth possessed you to. Made popular in the early part of the 20th century, this eight string concert is. Brazilian rosewood back and sides, 109 year old spruce piano sound board top. Daddario ej53s concert black nylon hawaiian ukulele strings are made specifically for hawaiian or concert ukuleles. I understand that the g and c strings are tuned the same and the a and e are an octave apart. Most 8 strings are tenor but the concert scale length make for a more relaxed tension and the setup is perfect. 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. 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. Mele mahogany tenor8 string ukulele mele ukulele the sweet.

Most commonly available 8 string ukuleles today are tenor size, with a larger body and longer scale length than the original taropatch ukuleles. 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. 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. 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. Local music stores dont even list 8 string sets for ukes and one advised me to just buy two sets and string them together. Uke republic offers a wide variety of unique ukuleles. Kiwaya taropatch mahogany 8 string concert ukulele. Pictures and video show the exact ukulele now available here. Ukuleles are not, but there are indeed 8 string ukuleles again, these are in 4 courses.

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. How to tune an eight string ukulele ukulele wonderhowto. Our other band member plays an 8string tenor ukulele. It seems odd to have two c strings together as well as a potential stress problem on the bridge. Ohana ck35 8 all solid concert 8 string taropatch ukulele.

The tone is ethereal with its chorus like tones driven by an all solid mahogany body. It is like the 12 string guitar of the ukulele world. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. My wife often starts any ukulele related conversation aimed at me with the words, what on earth possessed you to. First to uke republic, ohana brings us another classic taropatch. Nov 28, 2018 the terms 8string ukulele and taropatch ukulele are often used interchangeably.

However, playing tabulations is difficult for all but the adroit finger picker. The soprano goes good with the tenor voice, and the tenor goes good with the soprano voice. Satin finish uke republic setup includes upgraded aquila strings. To say that martins ukuleles were a success is a major understatement. Kala ka8e acoustic electric 8 string tenor ukulele, natural satin. The latest is a kala eight string allmahogany tenor. The strings themselves were originally made of catgut. This is the taropatch model, so it is a concert size body with the doubled strings. 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. This instrument is in very goodexcellent condition. Then also tune the c string down a halfstep to a b note. Finally, i strung the instrument with a set of worth, allplain, clear fluorocarbon strings for 8string uke. 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. The combination of the two, in our opinion, sounds great.