English Assignment

UKULELE

English Mid-sem Break Assignment
Aedlyn Christine
2 Zamrud
Mr.Iqmal

■ The ukulele is a
portable instrument
with a small guitar-like
body. It consists of a
short neck, a main
body, four strings and
tuning keys, a bridge, a
fretboard, and a sound
hole. There are a variety

of different types of
ukuleles including the
soprano, concert, tenor,
and baritone.

HISTORY

■ The ʻukulele originated in the 19th century
as a Hawaiian adaptation of the
Portuguese machete,[4] a small guitar-like
instrument, which was introduced to
Hawaii by Portuguese immigrants, mainly
from Madeira and the Azores. It gained
great popularity elsewhere in the United
States during the early 20th century and
from there spread internationally.

RAW MATERIALS

■ The body of the ukulele is primarily made from
wood, although plastic instruments have also
been sold. Woods from all over the world are
used including Hawaiian koa, maple, walnut,
rosewood, myrtle, brazilian canary, cocobolo,
madrone, elm, lacewood, and black limba.

THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The various parts of the ukelele are made in separate processes
and then put together in a finishing step. The process begins with
wood selection which is the most important factor because it will
will affect sound quality and instrument appearance.

Here’s the steps
1. Bookmatching
2. Strutting
3. Making the sides
4. Neck production
5. Attaching the bridge
6. Attaching the strings

THE FUTURE

■ Improvements in the future of ukulele manufacture will
focus on better quality, growing sales, and increasing
output. The quality of a ukulele is primarily dependent on
the type of wood used. Manufacturers are constantly
looking for new wood sources and blends that can give a
cleaner, more consistent sound quality. Sales growth will be
driven largely by promotional efforts. In manufacturing,
improvements in string quality, wood consistency and
instrument durability can still be realized. Other
improvements will focus on automating the production
process and increasing production speeds.

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