People who play a ukulele say the four-string instrument is easy to learn, lightweight to hold and not loud enough to annoy housemates or pets. But somehow it’s more fun when you can strum along ...

The strings you’ll typically find on a ukulele are made of nylon, which means they’re great for keeping their sound fresh over time, however, they’re also prone to breaking easily.

A ukulele is a great instrument to pick to learn to play music. It’s easy to hold, has a smaller number of strings than a guitar, is fretted unlike a violin, isn’t particularly expensive ...