Before you start playing your ukulele, it’s always best to make sure it’s in tune. On this page we’ll talk you through the different ways you can tune a ukulele. You’ll learn about using electronic tuners, relative tuning, tuning with a piano, and with a guitar. Of course, the way you choose to tune your ukulele depends on what you have available at the time, but it’s good to know how each approach works. So, let’s get started.
The open strings on a ukulele are most commonly tuned to the notes G, C, E, and A. This is known as standard tuning. To create a more rounded even sound, some people prefer to string their ukulele with a low G string rather than a high G. It is simply a matter of preference.
Electronic tuners are a very simple way to tune your ukulele. Some tuners are instrument specific and may only tune certain notes. A chromatic tuner would be the best option, because it will detect every single note. This allows you to check the intonation of your ukulele as well as adjust to non-standard tunings. To use a chromatic tuner, is very straightforward. Play a string on your ukulele, and the device will tell you if it's in tune or not. Adjust your tuning knobs according to the readings until it's in perfect tune. NOTE: Set your tuner to 440hz, no flat symbols, if it has these functions.
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Fun Fact: There are apps that do this exact same thing! You can go download it on your smartphone right now, and start tuning! This is very convenient for on-the-go tuning, and it can be a much cheaper alternative. Some tuning apps that we recommend are: Pitched Tuner, gStrings Tuner.
Relative tuning is a method you can use when you’re really stuck and have nothing available to help tune your ukulele. It involves tuning the strings relative to one another, so it is a bit tricky and not always 100% accurate, but it’s okay if you’re playing alone or as a last resort. With relative tuning it is ideal to begin with one string that you feel is somewhat close to being in tune. By assuming that this one string is in tune, we adjust the others. We have broken the method down into steps below:
This method is quite fiddly and can take some getting used to. It’s worth noting that there are alternative ways to go about relative tuning; this is just one of them.
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If you have a tuned piano (or a keyboard) available, then this is a great way to tune your ukulele because pianos can be used as a reference. This method involves playing notes on the piano and tuning the respective string on your ukulele until it sounds the same as the piano note. The diagram below illustrates which piano keys correspond to the G, C, E, and A notes. C is the same as middle C on the piano.
In a similar way to tuning with a piano, you can use a tuned guitar to tune your ukulele. This method is ideal if you’re playing along with a guitarist. The G, C, E, and A ukulele strings correspond to the following notes on the guitar:So you already know about all the parts of a ukulele and you know how to restring an ukulele. Now what about tuning a ukulele? How on earth do you do that? Well, this guide will teach you how. After all, a well-tuned instrument is absolutely crucial if you want to play wonderful music.
The ukulele tuner supports the most popular ukulele tunings. Standard tuning is gCEA, which is the most common ukulele tuning. The tuning aDF#B (called D tuning) is shifted two frets, and brings out a sweeter ukulele tone. The dGBE tuning is more common for larger (baritone) ukuleles, and it will give you the same root notes as the top four strings on a guitar. Several other more exotic tunings are available as well. Here is an overview:
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Once you have selected a tuning, simply tap on the tuning pegs to ring out the root note for each string. Listen carefully and tune your ukulele to that note by ear. Some people find a monotone beep easier to tune to. Select ‘beep’ if you want to use that sound instead of the natural ukulele strings. Go check it now and get that ukulele in tune!
Using an electronic tuner is by far the easiest and most accurate way to tune your ukulele. The most popular electronic tuner is by far Snark SN6X clip-on tuner for ukulele or the Snark ST-2 multi-instrument tuner. They aren’t that expensive, typically around $10 – $15, and they will make your life a lot easier. When buying a tuner, make sure to choose one that is made to tune ukuleles such as the SN6X or go for a chromatic tuner (to tune different notes) such as the ST-2.
Tuning your ukulele with an electronic tuner is pretty straightforward. You put the tuner on your lap or clip it onto the headstock and pluck the strings. It will then show the note you are playing. Use the tuning pegs to adjust the tension of the string until you get the desired note.
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Can you use your phone to tune your ukulele? Yes you can! There are apps that basically use the same principle as electronic tuners. You can easily download them on your smartphone and there are tons of them for both iOS as android.
While the paid ones tend to be more user-friendly and can offer you different tunings, the free ones work the same way. This is very convenient for on-the-go tuning, and it can be a much cheaper alternative. Some popular tuning apps are: Pitched Tuner and gStrings Tuner.
With relative ukulele tuning, all four strings are tuned relative to each other. This is a method you can use when you have no other means of tuning your ukulele. It is a good choice if you are playing on your own and you want to have all your strings sound right together, but it isn’t that accurate and might cause issues if you are playing with other people. The relative ukulele tuning method can be broken down into four steps.
How To Tune A Ukulele By Ear
It might take some practice to train your ear, but this is actually an easy way to tune your ukulele quickly. If you know your notes on the fretboard you could also come up with other combinations.
How do you go about tuning a ukulele with a piano? Play the notes G, C, E and A on the piano to match the G, C, E and A strings on the ukulele. If you use a low G tuning, you will need to play the G one octave lower.
You can see the keys of the piano in the diagram, along with the matching string note and string number at the top. Match the notes of the piano to those of your ukulele by ear. Getting the hang of this might take some practice.
Ukulele Tuning Guide
If you have an older ukulele or a brand new one that hasn’t been set up properly, you might find that you can’t seem to get your ukulele in tune at all. You can probably solve this simply by tightening the screws on the tuning heads a little bit.
Another reason may be that the strings haven’t been put on correctly. Take a look at the guide to changing ukulele strings to find out how to do it right.
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