12 October 2025
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.
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.
Related Lessons, Videos, Lesson Series, Songs, Books & Reference Charts, Resources & Assets, Workshops are below.
Comparing the High G and Low G, C Tunings.
Comparing the High G and Low G, C Tunings.
Comparing the High G and Low G, C Tunings.
Finally, learn the names of the notes of the fingerboard. Learning the notes of your instrument allows you the flexibility of not having to remember so many shapes. There are simply way too many chords, scale and notes patterns, and shapes to remember. It all comes down the notes.
If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning is your answer. Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning, has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.
If your goal is to finally learn the names of the notes on the ukulele fingerboard. Then Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning is your answer. Learning the Ukulele Fingerboard - G Tuning, has a step by step approach to finally mastering the ukulele fingerboard.
Finally, learn the names of the notes of the ukulele fingerboard in C tuning .
Learn the six fingering principles to navigating the ukulele fingerboard. Fingering is one of the most universal topics. Book: Six Secrets of the Ukulele Fingering
Harmonic Analysis is the understanding of the functional sequence of chords. It is the process used to analyze the harmonic structure of a progression, song or composition. Book: Harmonic Analysis for Scale Selection and Chord Substitution
Learn to read single note melodies in the first/open position is a lot easier than you might think. Book: Ukulele – Reading Music Series – Primer
An organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player for developing the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing. Book: Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele
Checkout the Books & Reference Charts for additional Handy, Dandy Reference Charts.
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for C Tuning, Low or High G – G C E A
Ukulele Fingerboard Chart for G Tuning, Low or High A – D G B E
A handy reference chart of all 15 major and relative minor key signatures. US Letter 8.5 x 11 sized (ANSI-A), A4
Checkout the Books & Reference Charts for additional Handy, Dandy Reference Charts.
Comparing the High G and Low G, C Tunings.
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