Why does ukulele have high G?
Traditionally, soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles are tuned with high-G (or re-entrant) tuning. Some theorize that High-G (re-entrant) tuning was originally used because ukulele strings were historically made of animal gut; and thicker strings were excessively costly or impossible to produce.
Which string is thickest on ukulele?
While ukuleles can be tuned in a variety of different ways, they are generally tuned to standard tuning. This tuning is known as GCEA. In this tuning, the thickest string is tuned to G, the next thickest string is tuned to C, the next thickest string is tuned to E, and the thinnest string is tuned to A.
What kind of tuner do I need for my ukulele?
Microphone Ukulele Tuner. The simplest method for tuning a ukulele is to use a microphone-based tuner. You can play each string on the ukulele directly into a microphone, which can provide real-time feedback as you play. You will be able to see visually whether the note is either too flat or too sharp, which you can use to adjust the tension
How can I tune my ukulele to soprano?
You will likely come across this alternative tuning for the soprano, especially if you delve in to playing traditional Hawaiian music. You can easily tune your ukulele to ADF#B from GCEA, by using your A-string to tune your G-string up to A.
Can a concert ukulele be tuned in fifths?
The concert ukulele can be tuned in fifths also, with the tuning of: C-G-D-A. Again the same reasons as for the fifth tuning of the soprano can be cited – fifth tuning allows for easier melodic playability.
Which is the best tuning for a baritone ukulele?
The dGBE tuning, which is sometimes referred to as Chicago tuning, is more popular on some of the larger ukuleles, and is the most common tuning on the baritone ukulele. This tuning matches up exactly with the top 4 strings of the guitar. Because of this, dGBE tuning works very well when translating songs and chords between guitar and ukulele.