If you have a desire to express yourself musically on a string instrument, and you're maybe not sure which instrument to begin to learn- the ukulele is a great way to get started. The soprano ukulele has a such nice mellow, learning chords is much easier compared to guitar, mandolin or banjo and a quality ukulele can be bought for under a $100. There are many ukulele books available for playing songs of your choice with a few beginning chords. And, the ukulele can be a good introduction instrument to playing other instruments such as guitar- if that might be a personal goal.