How to Draw a Ukulele

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Learn how to draw a great looking Ukulele with easy, step-by-step drawing instructions, and video tutorial.

By following the simple steps, you too can easily draw a perfect Ukulele.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Drawing a Ukulele

How to Draw a Great Looking Ukulele for Kids and Beginners - Step 1

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 01

1. Begin the ukulele outline by sketching the instrument's body. Use a long curved line to outline the peanut-shaped frame of the guitar. Draw a circle to indicate the soundhole.

Easy Ukulele Drawing - Step 2

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 02

2. Draw a long curved line from the top of the body to the bottom, giving the instrument a three-dimensional appearance. Draw a small oval at the bottom.

From the opening at the top of the body, extend two straight lines to form the neck.

Easy Ukulele Drawing - Step 3

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 03

3. Draw a curved line connecting the lines of the neck at the bottom, and a straight line connecting them at the top.

Draw another straight line parallel to the neck, and connect it to the side of the ukulele using a short straight line.

Easy Ukulele Drawing - Step 4

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 04

4. Use a series of curved and straight lines to outline the headstock at the top of the neck.

Easy Ukulele Drawing - Step 5

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 04

5. Draw the tuners at the side of the headstock. For each, enclose a shape like a small oval intersecting a larger one. Draw lines parallel to the headstock to give it a three-dimensional shape.

Easy Ukulele Drawing - Step 6

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 06

6. Draw the tuners on the other side of the headstock. Finish the side of the headstock with a curved line.

Easy Ukulele Drawing - Step 7

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 07

7. Draw a rectangle near the bottom of the ukulele body. This is the saddle that holds the strings. On the headstock, draw a circle within a circle beside each tuner.

Add More Details to Your Ukulele Picture - Step 8

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 08

8. Band the neck with straight lines and place small ovals between some of them. These are the frets that allow you to play different notes.

Complete the Outline of Your Ukulele Drawing - Step 9

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 09

9. Complete your ukulele outline by drawing the strings. enclose a narrow rectangle on the saddle. From it, draw a line to each of the ovals on the headstock.

Color Your Ukulele Drawing

Ukulele step-by-step drawing tutorial: step 10

Color your cartoon ukulele. We've shaded ours brown, a traditional color since ukuleles are made out of wood.

For more great Man-Made cartoons drawing tutorials, see the 51 Man-Made cartoons Designs post.

Easy, step by step Ukulele drawing tutorial
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Learn More About The Ukulele Drawing

Would you like to learn how to draw a ukulele cartoon? This easy, step-by-step musical instrument drawing tutorial will help you quickly master the ukulele outline.

The ukulele is a small Hawaiian guitar. Whereas a standard acoustic guitar is typically 38 inches long, ukuleles do not exceed 24 inches in length.

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The ukulele was developed during the 1880s from similar instruments in the lute family. It has four strings and is strongly associated with the unique musical styles of Hawaii.

Ukuleles often appear in movies about Hawaii, like the 1960s Elvis Presley film Blue Hawaii.

Did you know? The name of the ukulele literally means "jumping flea." This is because of the quick, jumpy movements of the player's fingers.

Get ready to be swept away to an island paradise as you master this instrument.

If you liked this drawing tutorial, see also the following guides: Drum drawing, Saxophone drawing, and Violin drawing.

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