Continuing my series of the Ukulele A to Z, this time we look at the letter M (all my other entries on the A-Z can be seen on the Ukulele Beginner tips page HERE )
MACHINE HEADS
The term given to tuning pegs that work using a gearing system to turn the string post.
MAHOGANY
A commonly used wood used in ukulele manufacture - dark, bright yet warm sounding and gives a good volume. Often comes with an attractive grain pattern.
MAJOR CHORD
A combination of the first, third and fifth notes of a scale played at once.
MELODY
A succession of notes played one after the other - creates the tune for a piece of music.
METRONOME
A device that creates an audible clicking sound that can be set to any beat to assist with timing of a musical piece.
MODULATE
To change key within a piece of music
MOTHER OF PEARL
A material made from the glossy inside of shells used for making fret markers, binding and decorative trims on a ukulele.
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