The D Tuning comes in two versions where string four is either tuned to the "A", a major second below string one or low "A" where string fours is a perfect fifth below string three.

The D tuning with a low A is the same as the thin four strings of a standard tuned guitar with a capo at fret (9).

D Tuning

Any tuning is possible on a ukulele as long as the construction supports it and a string is available.

D Tuning is a popular tuning in Canada and was popular is the previous two waves of ukulele popular.

All notation examples are show in concert pitch.

D Tuning, High "A"

"D" Tuning - For Soprano, Concert and Tenor ukulele. The same as the higher four strings of a standard tuned guitar with a capo at the seventh fret with string four "A" one octave higher.

D Tuning, Low "A"

Low 'A', D Tuning - For Soprano, Concert and Tenor ukulele. The same as the higher four strings of a standard tuned guitar with a capo at the seventh fret.

This is a very common tuning in the Canadian education system. Very suitable for a child's vocal range.

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