Ukulele is a small plucked string instrument, originally from Hawaii. It usually has four strings.

The ukulele has a crisp, warm sound and is often used to play styles such as pop songs, folk, and jazz.

It is also an easy-to-learn instrument for beginners and professional musicians.

Here are a few common ukulele materials.

1. Mahogany: This is a common ukulele material, and its tone is usually crisp and bright, suitable for playing pop songs and ballads, and other tunes.

2. Teak: Teak is a hardwood, the sound of the ukulele is usually more resonant, suitable for playing various types of music.

3. Top Material: The top material of the ukulele will also affect its sound quality, common top materials are top, mahogany, spruce, and so on. The sound of the top is clear and bright, suitable for playing pop music; the sound of mahogany is soft, suitable for playing folk music; the sound of spruce is warm, suitable for playing classical music.

For beginners, it's not critical to choose what material to use for the ukulele, as beginners usually can't yet tell the difference that different materials make.

If you want to choose a ukulele that suits your needs, it is best to try it out yourself and listen to whether the sound quality meets your requirements.

Also, the price of different materials will vary, so beginners can choose the right ukulele according to their budget.

Ukuleles are often discussed together with guitars, they are two different instruments, and there are several obvious differences between them as follows.

1. Shape: The ukulele is shaped like a small guitar, usually with four strings, but there are also versions with six and eight strings, while the guitar has six strings and usually has 20 or more grades on the neck.

2. Tone: Ukulele has a bright, crisp tone, suitable for playing soft tunes, such as folk, pop, etc. while the guitar has a relatively deep, mellow tone, suitable for playing various types of music, including folk, pop, classical, jazz, etc.

3. Playing style: The playing style of the ukulele is different from that of the guitar. The ukulele is usually finger-picked, and you need to press the strings to change the pitch, while the guitar is usually plucked, and you need to use a plectrum or your fingers to play the strings.

4. Range: The range of the ukulele is relatively small and the volume is not loud enough for accompaniment and singing, while the range of the guitar is relatively large and the volume is loud enough to play a complete melody independently.

In short, although ukuleles and guitars are both plucked instruments, they differ in appearance, tone, playing style, and range and each has its unique characteristics and range of application.