D-Tuning Soprano (aDF#B) Tuner (a D F# B)
Traditional English and Canadian soprano ukulele tuning pitched one whole step higher (a4 d4 f#4 b4).
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
D-Tuning Soprano (aDF#B) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in D-Tuning Soprano (aDF#B) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | A | a4 | 440.00 Hz | |
| #3 | D | D4 | 293.66 Hz | |
| #2 | F# | F#4 | 369.99 Hz | |
| #1 | B | B4 | 493.88 Hz |
How to Tune to D-Tuning Soprano (aDF#B)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into D-Tuning Soprano (aDF#B).
Tune 4th string to high A4 (440.00 Hz).
Tune 3rd string to D4 (293.66 Hz).
Tune 2nd string to F#4 (369.99 Hz).
Tune 1st string to B4 (493.88 Hz).
More Ukulele Tunings
Traditional re-entrant high-G tuning for Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukuleles.
Linear ukulele tuning with a deep wound 4th string (G3 196 Hz) for wider melodic range.
Tuned identically to the top four strings of a guitar (DGBE).
Traditional Hawaiian open C major tuning (Ki HoΚ»alu) where strumming all open strings produces a rich C major chord.
D-Tuning Soprano (aDF#B) Frequently Asked Questions
Why use D-tuning on a soprano ukulele?βΌ
D-tuning provides higher string tension on small soprano ukuleles, giving a brighter, crisper, and more projective tone favored in classic Hawaiian and British vaudeville music.