Standard Ukulele (gCEA) Tuner (g C E A)
Traditional re-entrant high-G tuning for Soprano, Concert, and Tenor ukuleles.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Standard Ukulele (gCEA) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Standard Ukulele (gCEA) 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 | A | A4 | 440.00 Hz |
How to Tune to Standard Ukulele (gCEA)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Standard Ukulele (gCEA).
Tune 4th string to re-entrant high G4 (392.00 Hz).
Tune 3rd string to C4 (261.63 Hz - middle C).
Tune 2nd string to E4 (329.63 Hz).
Tune 1st string to A4 (440.00 Hz).
More Ukulele Tunings
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).
Traditional Hawaiian open C major tuning (Ki HoΚ»alu) where strumming all open strings produces a rich C major chord.
Standard Ukulele (gCEA) Frequently Asked Questions
Why is standard ukulele tuning called re-entrant?βΌ
Because the 4th string (G4) is tuned higher in pitch than the 3rd string (C4), giving the ukulele its signature bright chime.