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The ukulele (sometimes spelled ukelele in the UK), and often reffered to simply as a uke, is a small 4 stringed guitar-like instrument.
Highly portable and relatively inexpensive, it is popular with amateur and social players throughout the world.
Popularity
The past few years has seen a remarkable recovery in the popularity of the ukulele, with Ukuele groups being formed in most towns and cities in the UK. Making the Uke `now` one of the most popularly played instruments.
Location
The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian interpretation of a small guitar-like instrument brought to Hawaiʻi by Portuguese immigrants.
Ability
The ukulele is a small, convenient and relatively inexpensive instrument, the basics of which can be quickly and easily learnt to a rewarding level.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
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Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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