Steven's Ukulele is an instrument that belongs to Steven. It first appears in the Pilot and makes its official debut in "Serious Steven". Steven occasionally plays it during songs such as "Water Witch" and "Jam Buds".
Appearance
Steven's ukulele is a four-stringed ukulele. It is embellished with pale yellow, light-orange and salmon-pink wavy designs. It has a maroon strap connected to the back of the ukulele. The center of the ukulele is surrounded with a salmon-pink ring.
Episode appearances
"Pilot"
Steven uses his ukulele to play part of the extended Theme Song.
"Serious Steven"
Steven brings it along on his "serious" mission and uses it to play "Serious Song".
"House Guest"
Steven uses his ukulele to play "Dear Old Dad", a duet with Greg Universe.
"Steven and the Stevens"
The ukulele appears to be strapped on Steven's back as he exits the Crystal Temple, and is seen again when he reaches It's a Wash. The ukulele is seen multiple times again when Steven continuously warps back in time.
"Island Adventure"
The ukulele appears during the song "Be Wherever You Are" while "stranded" on the island. At the end of the episode, however, Steven does not have it with him and leaves the island without it.
"Story for Steven"
The ukulele appears in Greg's Van, held by Steven.
"Sworn to the Sword"
Steven uses his ukulele while singing "The Jam Song" with Connie.
"We are the Crystal Gems" (SDCC/Extended Theme)
A young Steven uses his ukulele to play the original theme song from the pilot episode.
"Sadie's Song"
Steven uses his ukulele to play an acoustic version of the song "Haven't You Noticed (I'm a Star)", accompanying Sadie.
"It Could've Been Great"
Steven uses his ukulele while singing "Peace and Love" with Peridot and the Crystal Gems.
Attack the Light
Steven's ukulele can be used to perform several songs.
- Ukulele - Cure Song: Removes entire team's status effects. (3 star points, unlockable starting at level 4.)
- Ukulele - Defense Song: Increases entire team's defense. (3 star points, unlockable starting at level 9.)
- Ukulele - Strong Song: Increases entire team's attack power. (5 star points, unlockable starting at level 10.)
- Ukulele - Lucky Song: Increases entire team's luck. (4 star points, unlockable starting at level 11.)
- Ukulele - Get Beefy Song: Restore team harmony and increase attack. (7 star points, unlocked automatically at level 15.)
Trivia
- It is most likely a soprano ukulele, with the musical range of a concert, although the size changes from episode to episode.
- Steven uses his ukulele in Attack the Light in various ways. These include healing the Gems, giving them power ups, and clearing status effects.
- Revealed in the clip shown at SDCC in the extended theme song, Steven was given his ukulele by Greg when he was just a little kid, indicated by his small stature and a missing front tooth. According to Greg, he learned very quickly, to the point where he was running out of things to teach Steven.
- The ukulele is one of Rebecca Sugar's favorite instruments.
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