Is it hard to learn to play the mandolin or ukulele?

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1. CowUkeA says:

   May 12, 2010 at 2:04 am

   PJ,
   I don’t know how hard it would be to learn to play the mandolin, but I know from first hand experience the ukulele is a breeze. Especially if you know how to play a guitar. In fact if you can chord a guitar in the second position (above the 5th fret) you can play a ukulele b/c if you put a capo on the fifth fret the first four strings of the guitar are the same as the strings on a ukulele. The only thing difference is the fourth string would be a G below middle C instead of a G above middle C.
   Here’s some sites with chords and simple songs to help you along.
   http://www.meleukulele.com/PDFs/UkeChart.pdf
   http://http://www.doctoruke.com/songs.html
   http://www.salemukes.com/
   Check and see if there’s folks or a ukulele club in your area at
   http://curtsheller.com/ukuleleClubs.shtml
   http://www.fleamarketmusic.com/directory/default.asp
   Lot’s of fun playing with others.
   Have fun and let me know how you’re doing.
   CowUkeA