Newbies may want to start off with a concert or tenor instead of a soprano. This is given the length scale of the instruments as it provides a larger space for you to maneuver your fingers and practice your chords. As such, these models may seem a little more comfortable to play, and then you can move onto a soprano as you get better and more confident about your ukulele playing skills. Of course, many traditionalists start off with a soprano and then move on to other models as well.