Ukulele Strap Button Placement

The purpose of an instrument shoulder strap is to hold the instrument in place so that it can be firmly attached to the body while reducing the strain of playing. Benefits include making it easier for the player's hands and wrists to manage the instrument, and making playing more comfortable by reducing the direct touch of sharp and pointed parts of the instrument during play.

Instrument straps are available in different qualities, materials and workmanship. In general, good instrument straps should be made of soft materials that will prevent excessive pressure on the instrument and should also be comfortable. Quality musical instrument straps are usually made of high-strength nylon, leather, natural rubber or other synthetic materials, and should be hard-wearing, pressure-resistant and waterproof. Also, workmanship is important. The construction and design of the stitching, fasteners and fastening system, for example, should be strong and easily adjustable to ensure that the instrument can be securely fastened to the shoulder.