What is G4 C4 E4 A4 ukulele?

The standard G4-C4-E4-A4 tuning of the ukulele is different from most other stringed instruments as the strings are not tuned from highest to lowest. Instead, the lowest string (the C-string) is placed in the middle of the higher-pitched G-string and E-string….Thank You!

Is A tenor ukulele tuned differently?

Although the names of the different sizes imply different tuning, you may be surprised to learn that soprano, concert, and tenor are tuned exactly the same to each other to g’- c’ – e’ -a’.

What pitch should A ukulele tuner be?

What Is Standard Ukulele Tuning? 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.

What is C4 on ukulele?

So if you happen to have a keyboard or a piano, C4 is known as middle C. If you tune your ukulele to match middle C, then the E above middle C, and the A above middle C, and then tune the first string to the G above middle C, you will be in what is known as standard ukulele tuning.

What octave should I tune my ukulele to?

Quick question: How is a ukulele tuned? Quick answer: G-C-E-A. That’s from low to high. And that low G is tuned up one octave, making it the ukulele’s second-highest open-string pitch (only the top-string open A is higher).

How do you tune A tenor ukulele?

The standard tenor ukulele tuning is G, C, E, A, which is identical to the soprano and concert ukuleles. This standard tuning is also known as “C” tuning, probably because, when using reentrant tuning, the lowest pitch across all the strings is C.

What is A low G ukulele?

Low G tuning means tuning that G string to the G that is below the C. This is the G that is one whole octave below the high G. Whilst you are still playing the same notes (it’s still GCEA) this cuts out the brighter G and makes the ukulele sound a little more mellow or bassier.

What is the difference between a soprano and tenor ukulele?

As mentioned, the main difference between the soprano and tenor ukulele is the size, the soprano 21 inches and the tenor 26 inches. Besides the obvious size distinction there are a few more pointers that may help you decide between the tenor or soprano ukulele.

What tuning should my ukulele be?

Most ukulele music tabs and tutorials are made for the standard tuning G-C-E-A. This is also the tuning shared by the soprano, the concert, and the tenor. The shared tuning also means that if you know how to play at the concert, you will also able to play on the soprano or the tenor.

Should I learn a concert or a tenor ukulele?

With that said, I feel that a concert or a tenor is more tailored to the needs of new ukulele players. Because of the longer scale, people tend to form chords easier on these two. Add to that the warm and rich tone of a larger body, and you have an instrument that can bring on a fun time.

Is it difficult to play with a small ukulele?

A lot of people find it difficult to play with a ukulele as small as a soprano. At 21”, its scale length is very limited. Because of the shorter scale, the frets on these smaller ukuleles are closer together.