Published:
2005-01-02
Updated:
2015-06-09
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Comparing the High G and Low G, C Tunings
Exploring the differences in these two common C tunings, both the high G reentrant tuning associated with he ukulele and the low G variation. There are benefits to exploring both C tunings. Good excuse to have more ukes -:)
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL101b
Main Category: Tunings Main Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects: Chords
2015-06-09
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Exploring the differences in these two common C tunings, both the high G reentrant tuning associated with he ukulele and the low G variation. There are benefits to exploring both C tunings. Good excuse to have more ukes -:)
There are three somewhat common tunings in popular use today, C, D and G tuning — with C tuning the most popular.
A dedicated page on Common and Not So Common Ukulele Tunings
Tune the Ukulele Like a Banjo
Tune string one down a whole step and you have a Banjo like tuning.
Tune the Ukulele Like Other Instruments
Mandolin
The standard mandolin tuning is tuned in Perfect Fifths G D A E. Aquila has a set of strings available to tune your ukulele like a mandolin.
Any tuning is possible on a ukulele as long as the ukulele's construction supports it and a string is available.