Ukulele Tuner
Free online ukulele tuning reference for standard gCEA, low G, D tuning and baritone. Tap a string to hear the reference pitch and tune by ear.
Standard gCEA (Re-entrant)
The most common ukulele tuning. The G string is high (re-entrant), giving the ukulele its bright, happy sound.
How to Use
- Click any string on the fretboard or the buttons below to hear its tone
- Click again to loop that string continuously while you tune
- Use "Play All Strings" to hear the full tuning in sequence
- Change tuning presets to explore different ukulele tunings
About Ukulele Tuning
Standard ukulele tuning (gCEA) is re-entrant, meaning the G string is higher in pitch than the C string below it. This gives the ukulele its distinctive bright, jangly character. Baritone ukuleles use DGBE tuning, the same as the top four guitar strings.
Standard Tuning for Ukulele (G-C-E-A)
The standard tuning for a soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele is G-C-E-A (from the top string closest to your face, down to the floor). Often remembered with the acronym 'Good Cows Eat Apples'.
Unlike guitars, standard ukulele tuning is 're-entrant', which means the strings do not go strictly from low to high pitch. The top G string is actually tuned higher than the C string right below it, giving the ukulele its signature bright, island sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the online ukulele tuner use my microphone?
Yes, if you select the microphone tuner option, it listens to the pitch of your string in real-time and provides visual feedback to tell you if the string is flat (too low) or sharp (too high).
Should my soprano ukulele be tuned differently than a tenor?
No. Soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles are all typically strung and tuned to standard G-C-E-A tuning. The only exception is the Baritone ukulele, which is larger and naturally tuned to D-G-B-E (like the top four strings of a guitar).
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