01 — Method
Tune it step by step
01
Choose Ukulele
Open the tuner and select Ukulele to display the four G C E A strings.
02
Start with G4
Play the G string gently. On a standard re-entrant setup, this is a high G at about 392 Hz.
03
Tune C4, E4 and A4
Move across the remaining three strings and make small peg adjustments.
04
Let nylon strings settle
After each adjustment, give the string a second to stabilize before correcting again.
05
Repeat the four strings
Nylon strings stretch easily, especially when new, so a second or third pass is normal.
02 — Tips
A few tips that make tuning easier
- Do not be surprised that standard ukulele tuning is not ordered from lowest to highest: the high G creates the characteristic re-entrant sound.
- New nylon or fluorocarbon strings can need frequent tuning for several days.
- Some players use a low-G setup. If your instrument has a wound or noticeably thicker G string, confirm which setup you have.
03 — FAQ
Quick answers
What are the four ukulele notes?
For standard re-entrant tuning: G4, C4, E4 and A4.
Why does my ukulele go out of tune so quickly?
Nylon-family strings stretch significantly when new and also react to temperature. Frequent retuning at first is completely normal.