Asia Music School - According to Wikipedia, the ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete, a small guitar-like instrument, which was introduced to Hawaii by
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Ukulele guitars in Rarotonga Cook Islands.The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete Stock Photo - Alamy
![Ukulele guitars in Rarotonga Cook Islands.The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete Stock Photo - Alamy Ukulele guitars in Rarotonga Cook Islands.The ukulele originated in the 19th century as a Hawaiian adaptation of the Portuguese machete Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/5b657a0f61344f30ac8316bb33dc6292/m9dc3e.jpg)