So if you start on B, and twist counter-clockwise, you will be somewhere between B and C. If you keep twisting, you will finally get to C. Likewise, if you twist clockwise, you will go down in pitch. So if you are on B again, and twist clockwise, you will end up on Bb, or somewhere between B and Bb. Now think about it for a minute: You have your ukulele tuned to middle C, and now you need to get an E sound, so you can try to tune the next string to that E.
If you count up from C, you will eventually get to E. The first fret is C , the second fret up from there is D. If you hold down the fourth fret, you will hear an E that you can tune the next string to. Twisting clockwise will tighten the string and make it go up in pitch. Twisting counter-clockwise makes the string loosen or go down in pitch. Now that you have your E, count up until you find the G which is before the A string and tune it. The first fret on the E string will be F, the second fret F , and the third will be the G.
The first fret is G and the second fret is A. Once you think you get your instrument in tune, your strings will probably have stretched a bit. Sometimes, depending on your strings, the humidity, the types of tuners you have, and the type of wood your ukulele is made of, your ukulele will not be in tune immediately after you tune it. So you have to go back through the whole process two or three times to fine-tune your ukulele. Now you might have one of several types of ukuleles.
Here is a chart that covers the various types of ukuleles and the notes of their standard tuning. You can create a few fun alternate tunings by tuning each string up or down two steps. I find that if you try tuning more than two steps, you will break strings.
What goes with G? The E chord would work. You could try Open C tuning and tune your top A down to a G. Or try C7 tuning, and tune the A to a Bb. There are so many different types of tunings that you can try. If you find an alternate tuning you like, let us know in the comments section below! Simply download a ukulele tuning app on your smartphone or tablet. Looking for some of the best ukulele tuner apps?
There are many good ukulele tuning apps for free out there. Tune the A string. Tune the A string according to the note you found on your G string. Play G on the E string. Place your finger on the third fret on the E string. This should be a G note and match your G string. If they don't match, your E string is probably out of tune. Tune the E string. Tune the E string until it matches the G string. Play E on the C string. Place your finger on the fourth fret on the C string. This should be E.
Tune the C string. Tune the C string until it is matched to the E string. I just got a new ukulele and it won't tune at all, it keeps going back to the way it was before. What do I do? Brand new ukuleles need time to let the strings settle in.
The more you play it, the more it'll stay in tune. Not Helpful 19 Helpful This article didn't really help. Should I buy an electric tuner? Or have someone tune it? If you have a piano or a keyboard, you can play the notes and tune the ukulele that way. You can also buy an electric tuner. Ukuleles get out of tune quickly, so even if you have someone tune it once, you'll have to tune it again later on.
For that reason, it's best to learn how to do it yourself if you can. Not Helpful 21 Helpful If the tuning sounds off when the strings are played in chorus, one or more of your strings is usually sharp or flat too tight or too loose. Sometimes, you'll be able to tell which string it is by listening to the individual string, or by playing certain chords. Once you've corrected the problem string s , they should sound harmoniously when played together. Not Helpful 15 Helpful My pegs won't stay in the right place because the string is too tight.
Is this a bad ukulele or am I doing something wrong? If it's a new uke or new strings, you need to let the strings break in. To lessen this, you can manually stretch them by placing your index and middle finger under the string and pulling it up slightly. Repeat this on various places on the fret board with each string. Not Helpful 13 Helpful I just replaced my ukulele E string and it keeps going out of tune very quickly. What should I do?
It sounds like you bought a low quality string. Either put up with it until the string wears out which probably won't be long or replace it now with a better string. Not Helpful 24 Helpful The Ukulele App this free app also has a lot of helpful song tutorials and note charts. I personally use Tunefor Ukulele tuner. Not Helpful 5 Helpful Since all of the strings are tuned to the C major scale, it would be the A above the middle C. Not Helpful 16 Helpful Does it starts from A again if you tighten the string?
The ukulele strings should go like this, from left to right: G,C,E,A. If the tuner says a letter that's too low, then tighten the string. If it's too high, loosen it. Not Helpful 34 Helpful Unless you have a Baritone ukulele, then no.
Guitars and ukuleles except Baritones are tuned differently. Not Helpful 3 Helpful 5. You can either buy new strings and restring it yourself, or get it restrung for you. Most music stores will resting your instruments for a fee , so it would be good to contact them and ask. Strings that are tuned precisely also tend to stay in tune for longer, so it is very worth putting that little bit of extra effort in when tuning to make sure that your tuning is as precise as you can make it.
You can use a keyboard or piano to tune each individual string to a specific note on the piano. An easy and quick way for beginners. Learn to tune the ukulele to itself using non-adjacent strings as references. Similar to the fret method but this one has more accurate reference notes if the ukulele's frets aren't in perfect position. Tuning with an Electronic tuner is an easy task.
Just twang your string and turn the pegs until it matches with the corresponding note. Learn how to tune a ukulele using pitch pipes. Pitch Pipes produce a sound when blown into, and you tune your ukulele to match the pitch. Read the full article: How to Tune a Baritone Ukulele. Baritone ukuleles are a little bit like the black sheep of the ukulele family, as they are tuned so differently.
If you pick up a baritone ukulele, often it can be very frustrating finding the right advice and the right resources to help you learn to tune it as the vast majority of ukulele stuff is designed with GCEA tuning in mind. The baritone ukulele has the tuning of: D3-G3-B3-E4. Visit our How to Tune a Baritone Ukulele to learn more about tuning the baritone ukulele. Read the full article: Alternate Ukulele Tunings.
There are several different alternative tunings that are commonly used on the soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles. It is probable that you will come across music that uses these alternative tunings if you play one of these ukulele types; so it is good to become familiar with alternate tunings even if you are not planning on using them yourself anytime soon.
Visit our Alternate Ukulele Tunings article to learn about it. Read the full article: Tuning Ukulele Variants. Some of the other less common kinds of ukulele have different standard-tuning to the basic four types of uke. This is particularly true for the kinds of ukulele that have additional strings, like the guitar ukulele guitalele and the 8-string ukulele.
Some four-string types of ukulele also require different tuning, especially those ukuleles that fill different tonal roles to the standard ukulele types. Visit our Tuning Ukulele Variants article to learn about the different tunings of a few of the most popular ukulele types. As low-end ukuleles are produced very cheaply, many of these models are plagued by manufacturing faults that cause issues with the tuning of the ukulele. Some of these problems can be fixed, while others unfortunately require replacement parts, or a replacement instrument.
When you go to purchase a ukulele it pays to keep this in mind as usually a few simple checks in-store will let you know whether or not you will have trouble with the tuning of the ukulele. If in doubt, always ask the music retailer specifically whether or not they have experienced any problems with the tuning of the specific model you are looking at.
Ask specifically about the fretting of the model too, as inaccurate fretting can't be fixed. If you find that your ukulele slips out of tune easily, it could be due to several different reasons. Usually with new strings, you will find that they stretch out over a period of a few days. In this case, it's just a matter of playing out the slack in the new strings. However, if you start with your strings at a higher tension and tune down to the right note at the start of your practice, then it is possible that slack has built up behind the nut, which is then released as you pick or strum away at the strings.
Check that this is not the case first, by stretching the strings out from the nut and then tuning back up to the correct note. If you don't think that your tuning is the problem, then it may be that your tuning peg is slipping.
Most ukuleles have a machine-style tuning head, with a gear attached. If not, it is probable that you will need to buy some better quality tuners. If you are finding that your ukulele seems to just not sound quite right, especially on the higher frets closer to the body of the ukulele then you may have a fretting problem. Fretting problems are quite common on cheaper models of ukulele, and can make it sound like you are playing out-of-tune.
Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to fix inaccurate fretting, so it is always best to check to see if an instrument is fretted well before you buy it. Top Tip: Remember to always tune from below the note to prevent strings from over-stretching or even breaking.
Tune the C string first, followed by the E, G then A string. Tuning from low to high like this helps you to hear the pitch of the string. Alternatively you may like to tune using the 'My dog has fleas' ditty, if you find that helps you memorise the pitches of the strings better. If you are using a tuner that sounds a note like our Online Ukulele Tuner , then try humming the right note from the tuner before you tune, so you know exactly what note you are looking for.
If you can't reach the note with your voice, then just visualise humming it. This process has the effect of tuning in your brain and ears so they are on the same page. Flex the string at the nut after tuning and then re-tune for the most accurate tuning result.
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