LESSONSeries : Reading Standard Music Notation for Ukulele
Natural, Sharp and Flat Notes of the `Ukulele Fingerboard - D Tuning
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).
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D Tuning
A D F♯ B
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"
High D
re-entrant variation
"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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