96% matchPerformance
Kalimba
A thumb piano that sounds gorgeous the instant you touch it. No skill required to be soothed.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startMore solo
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Hobbies like Ukulele
The 26 hobbies most like Ukulele, ranked by how much they actually have in common. Closest matches include Harmonica, Kalimba, Drums. Each card shows what it shares and where it differs, so you can open a full profile or compare any two side by side.
26 hobbies · ranked by compatibility with Ukulele
Top pick99%matchPerformance · closest to Ukulele
Harmonica
Pocket-sized and pure fun. Bend a few notes and you're playing the blues by the weekend.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to start
How they line up · scored 1–10
Cost to start
Social level
Hands-on craft
Learning curve
Mental focus
UkuleleHarmonica
More hobbies like Ukulele
ranked 2–2696% match
95% matchPerformance
Drums
The most physical, immediate instrument: keep time, lock a groove, and feel a room move with you.
At homeSolo focusMusic
More physicalCheaper to start
93% matchPerformance
Singing
Ideal for those who want the most accessible musical pursuit, with no instrument to buy, no dedicated space, just your voice.
At homeSolo focusEasy to start
Cheaper to startMore solo
93% matchPerformance
Playing Guitar
Ideal for those who are happy spending hours repeating the same movements..
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
92% matchPerformance
Piano
Ideal for those who want the most complete musical instrument for understanding harmony, melody, and music theory simultaneously.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
73% matchPerformance
Beatboxing
Build drum kits, basslines, and whole beats using nothing but your mouth.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
72% matchPerformance
Voice Acting
Become a dozen characters using nothing but your voice.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
71% matchPerformance
Choir Singing
Find your part and let it lock into harmony with a room of voices.
CommunityMusic
More socialCheaper to start
71% matchArts & Expression
Sound Design
Build the sounds a film, game, or track needs to feel real.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
70% matchPerformance
DJing
Ideal for those who love curating music and sharing it with others..
At homeCommunityMusic
Steeper to learnMore social
55% matchCollecting & Appreciation
Collecting Vinyl Records
Hunt the crates, drop the needle, and hear music the analog way.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startMore solo
55% matchPerformance
Salsa Dancing
Ideal for those who want one of the most socially rewarding hobbies, since salsa creates genuine connections and a welcoming global community.
More physicalCheaper to start
55% matchWellness & Mindfulness
Sound Healing
Use bowls, gongs, and tone to settle the body and mind.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
53% matchMaker & Engineering
Synth Building
Solder your own synthesizers and modules, then patch them into sounds nobody else has.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
52% matchPerformance
Ventriloquism
Throw your voice and give a puppet a life of its own.
At homeSolo focus
Steeper to learnCheaper to start
51% matchScience & Curiosity
Ethnomusicology
Understand cultures through the music they make and why.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startSteeper to learn
50% matchPerformance
Competitive Debating
Build an argument on your feet and win the room with it.
CommunityLow physical load
Steeper to learnMore social
50% matchPerformance
Stand-up Comedy
Write the jokes, take the mic, and earn the laugh in real time.
CommunityBudget-friendly start
Steeper to learnMore social
48% matchArts & Expression
Podcasting
Start a show on a subject you love and put it out into the world.
At homeSolo focusLow physical load
Cheaper to startMore social
47% matchCraft & Making
String Instrument Building (Luthierie)
Ideal for those who love spending hours shaping wood by hand, making small changes..
At homeSolo focusMusic
Steeper to learnMore physical
42% matchPerformance
Cardistry
Flourishing playing cards into flowing cuts and fans for pure visual flair, just a deck in hand.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startMore solo
42% matchPerformance
Diabolo
Spin a Chinese yo-yo on a string between two sticks. Flashy tricks, fast to start.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startMore physical
42% matchPerformance
Kendama
One wooden cup-and-ball toy, an endless ladder of satisfying tricks, and total focus.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startMore physical
41% matchPerformance
Balloon Twisting
Twist a balloon into a dog in two minutes for instant party magic that makes you the favourite guest.
At homeSolo focusCommunity
Cheaper to startMore social
40% matchPerformance
Fire Spinning
Spin poi, staff, or hoop into flowing patterns. Learn unlit, then trail real fire through the dark.
Solo focusCommunityBudget-friendly start
More physicalCheaper to start
Frequently asked questions
- What hobbies are similar to Ukulele?
- HobbyStack ranks 26 hobbies similar to Ukulele. The closest matches include Harmonica, Kalimba, Drums and more. Every result scores at least 40% on a blended compatibility measure covering shared discovery traits, category overlap, and personality fit where data exists.
- Why are these hobbies similar to Ukulele?
- These hobbies share key discovery traits with Ukulele — most commonly Audio, At home, Solo. Discovery traits describe how an activity feels (cost, social mode, physical intensity, setting) rather than just what type it is, so matches often reach across category lines.
- How is the similarity percentage calculated?
- Roughly half the score comes from trait overlap, with category making up most of the rest, plus a small personality-vector nudge when data exists. Every card shows the final rounded percentage so you can compare at a glance. Only hobbies scoring 40% or higher are shown.
- Can I compare Ukulele and another hobby side by side?
- Yes — every card on this page has a Compare link that opens a side-by-side view of Ukulele vs that hobby. You can also open any hobby's full profile for gear lists, project ladders, and richer trait detail.
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