The ukulele is a small instrument that is gaining popularity in Canada. Originally from the South, this small string instrument (usually 4) is characterized by its small size and ease of play making it the perfect travel instrument. It is very easy to learn ukulele because generally nylon strings are flexible and easy to handle even with little experience. The documentation to learn the chords and basics of ukulele is very easy to find so that anyone can put themselves at great risk of having the patience to become an initiate.