Uke #4 - Ukulele Anatomy

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1. Head - This is also known as the head stock. Usually the logo and branding of the ukulele is found here. The head also holds the tuning pegs.

2. Tuning Keys - Also known as tuning pegs. You turn them clockwise/anti-clockwise to adjust the pitch of the strings (ie to tune your ukulele)

3. Nut - The white object that holds the stings in place and aligns them properly.

4. Neck - The neck of the ukulele holds the frets (fret board). Fret markers can be found on the fret board to tell you the position of the frets.

5. Body - The body of the ukulele is where the sound is produced. It consists of the top, sides and back. The side hole sits on the top of the sound board(top). The bridge with the saddle holds and aligns the string.

6. Soundhole - When the strings are plucked and vibrate the vibrations are amplified and projected through the sound hole. Some manufacturers have fancy rosettes around their soundholes to beautify the uke.