Slack Key Ukulele (gCEG) Tuner (g C E G)
Traditional Hawaiian open C major tuning (Ki HoΚ»alu) where strumming all open strings produces a rich C major chord.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Slack Key Ukulele (gCEG) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Slack Key Ukulele (gCEG) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | G | g4 | 392.00 Hz | |
| #3 | C | C4 | 261.63 Hz | |
| #2 | E | E4 | 329.63 Hz | |
| #1 | G | G4 | 392.00 Hz |
How to Tune to Slack Key Ukulele (gCEG)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Slack Key Ukulele (gCEG).
Keep 4th, 3rd, and 2nd strings in standard tuning: g4 (392.00 Hz), C4 (261.63 Hz), E4 (329.63 Hz).
Tune 1st string down one whole tone from A4 (440.00 Hz) to G4 (392.00 Hz).
Notice that the 1st and 4th strings are tuned to the exact same pitch (unison G4).
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 English and Canadian soprano ukulele tuning pitched one whole step higher (a4 d4 f#4 b4).
Slack Key Ukulele (gCEG) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slack Key (Ki HoΚ»alu) ukulele tuning?βΌ
Originating in 19th-century Hawaii, Slack Key involves "slacking" or loosening one or more strings to create an open chord. In gCEG, an open strum produces a consonant C major triad.