A high-g is traditional and is tuned to the G above middle C (called “re-entrant”). This makes the strings sound high-low-higher-highest –“my dog has fleas.” A low-G is a more contemporary sound and is tuned to the G below middle C which keeps the string in an ascending or...
as if you were supporting it in your lap, ready to play. In this way, the bottom line of the figure represents the top string of the ukulele; likewise, the top line represents the bottom string of the ukulele. From the top to bottom string, see how a ukulele is tuned on the music...
ukulele types. The bass ukulele and the sopranino/piccolo uke both have different standard tuning as they fill different tonal roles to theG4-C4-E4-A4standard-tuned ukulele. Visit ourTuning Ukulele Variantsarticle to learn about the different tunings of a few of the most popular ukulele types...
Fender FT-004 (this is the tuner that I use) Snark SN6X D’Addario NS MicroHow to tune a ukulele using a clip-on tunerTo get tuned up with a clip-on tuner I’d recommend starting with the 1st string (the one closest to the floor when you’re holding your uke like you do when...
Let’s say for example that we have a guitar around, and that it’s tuned indeed, so we can use the first string (E note) to tune it in unison (so that they sound exactly the same) with the second string of our uke. As a piece of advice, (to apply every time we tune), we...
While ukulele strings are usually made out of nylon, which breaks much less commonly than metal, it is still quite likely that at some stage you will need to restring your uke. Whether your string has broken, been worn down, or you simply would like to try out some new strings, you ...
app, which is extremely accurate and has all the functions of an electric/chromatic tuner. Manual Tuning Manual tuning can be done with the help of a second (tuned) instrument like a guitar or a piano. To do this you have to play the corresponding note on the piano/guitar and tune your...
uke is tuned like the top four strings of a guitar, but pitched a perfect fourth, or five frets, higher. In other words, a guitar’s E chord shape is a uke’s A chord. Let’s take a look at some of those primeval “E” blues guitar licks and turn them into “A” ukulele ...
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The ukulele is often thought of as only a strumming instrument, but it's possible to pick out all sorts of great old tunes on them as well! This new songbook features Ben Gitty's tried-and-true arrangement presentation, which includes easy-to-re...