Standard ukulele tuning is G C E A with a high G (re-entrant): the string nearest your chin is higher than the next one. Some players use a low G for a fuller bass; baritone ukuleles are tuned like the top four strings of a guitar, D G B E.
Ukulele tunings
| Tuning | Strings | Frequencies (Hz, A4 = 440) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard (high G) | G4 C4 E4 A4 | 392.00 · 261.63 · 329.63 · 440.00 |
| Low G | G3 C4 E4 A4 | 196.00 · 261.63 · 329.63 · 440.00 |
| Baritone | D3 G3 B3 E4 | 146.83 · 196.00 · 246.94 · 329.63 |
Tips
- Nylon strings stretch a lot when new: expect to tune several times in the first days.
- Choose the tuning in the list so the tuner knows whether your G is high or low.