The guitar is easy to play but very difficult to master and play consistently well. It is a precision string instrument, and a slight difference in hand positioning can make a sizable difference on the notes produced at any given time. One of the many difficult guitar techniques is called "sweep picking." Sweep picking is when the pick hand performs a sweeping motion in combination with a matching fret hand motion to play arpeggios. It is a difficult technique that can sometimes separate great players from good players.
A ukulele, sometimes called a uke, is a plucked lute instrument. A ukulele is a simple instrument that many beginners find easy to learn. The ukulele has four strings, typically tuned as G, C, E and A from the thickest to thinnest string. Ukulele players either pluck the strings individually or strum chords to make music. Learning to play a ukulele can be fun for a beginning musician and a great way to entertain family and friends at your next social gathering.