Comparing the High G and Low G, C Tunings

Exploring the differences in these two common C tunings.

Published: 02 Jan 2005 Updated: 09 Jun 2015Visits: 140Code: UL101b

INSTRUMENTS: Tunings Main: Ukulele Others: Ukulele
Subjects: Tunings • Beginner • Intermediate

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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 -:)

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.

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