To sign 'ukulele,' form 'Y' handshapes with both hands. Position your non-dominant hand up near your chest or shoulder, holding it steady as if supporting the neck of a small instrument. Place your dominant hand lower near your torso and move it downward in a short strumming motion, mimicking playing a ukulele.
Sign 'I', 'LEARN', 'PLAY', and then 'UKULELE' to express that you are picking up the instrument.
Sign 'UKULELE', 'SOUND', and then 'BEAUTIFUL' to describe the pleasant music the instrument makes.
Point to the person to sign 'SHE', then sign 'BUY', 'NEW', and 'UKULELE' to explain her recent purchase.
Sign 'I', 'LEARN', 'PLAY', and then 'UKULELE' to express that you are picking up the instrument.
Sign 'UKULELE', 'SOUND', and then 'BEAUTIFUL' to describe the pleasant music the instrument makes.
Point to the person to sign 'SHE', then sign 'BUY', 'NEW', and 'UKULELE' to explain her recent purchase.
While both signs mimic playing an instrument, 'ukulele' is signed with a much smaller strumming motion and uses 'Y' handshapes. 'Guitar' typically uses a larger strumming motion and different handshapes, like an 'A' or open hand for strumming.
No, your non-dominant hand should stay stationary. It acts as a base, representing the neck of the ukulele, while your dominant hand does all the active strumming motion.
While 'SMALL GUITAR' might be understood in context, using the specific 'Y' handshape sign for 'ukulele' is the standard and most natural way to express the word in ASL.
