Ukulele Tuner

Tune your ukulele in the browser. This free online ukulele tuner listens through your microphone, identifies the note, and shows how many cents sharp or flat you are. Standard G C E A loads first, with low G, baritone, D, and open tunings ready to select.

Reference pitch: 440.0 Hz
440.0 Hz
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Target

G4

392.0 Hz

Strings

Ukulele Standard (G C E A)4 strings

4G4392 Hz
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3C4262 Hz
Play
2E4330 Hz
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1A4440 Hz
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How to Tune a Ukulele With an Online Ukulele Tuner

  1. 1

    Start listening and allow mic access

    Press Start Listening and approve the microphone prompt. Audio stays on your device; only anonymous usage events are sent.

  2. 2

    Play one string at a time

    Begin with the G string closest to your face, then move through C, E, and A. Mute the other strings so the tuner hears one clean note.

  3. 3

    Move the reading toward the center

    A left reading is flat, so tighten the string. A right reading is sharp, so loosen it. The center turns green when the pitch is in tune.

  4. 4

    Check the G octave and repeat

    Standard ukulele uses high G4; low-G setups use G3. Pick the correct preset, tune all four strings, then check them once more.

Standard Ukulele Tuning: G C E A Notes and Frequencies

Standard ukulele tuning is G C E A from the fourth string to the first. On the usual high-G setup, the G string is tuned above middle C rather than below it. That re-entrant order gives the ukulele its compact, bright chord voicing.

StringNoteFrequency (A4 = 440 Hz)
4th (high G)G4392.00 Hz
3rdC4261.63 Hz
2ndE4329.63 Hz
1st (A)A4440.00 Hz

Using a wound or unwound low-G string? Select Low G and the fourth-string target changes to G3 at 196.00 Hz. The other three pitches stay the same. See the high-G versus low-G guide for the playing and string-choice differences.

Tuner for Soprano, Concert, Tenor, and Baritone Ukulele

Soprano, concert, and tenor

Standard G4 C4 E4 A4 works for soprano, concert, and most tenor ukuleles. Tenor players who want more low range can switch the fourth string and select the Low G preset.

Baritone ukulele

Baritone tuning is D3 G3 B3 E4, not G C E A. Select the Baritone Ukulele preset so each string gets the correct guitar-like target. The baritone tuning guide covers strings and setup.

Chromatic Ukulele Tuner for Low G and Alternate Tunings

The chromatic detector reads every semitone, while the selected preset keeps the four target notes visible. That combination handles standard high G, low G, baritone, brighter D tuning, and open tunings without making you guess which octave belongs on each string.

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Ukulele Tuner FAQ

How do I use this online ukulele tuner?

Press Start Listening, allow microphone access, and select your ukulele tuning. Play one string at a time. The tuner identifies the note and shows how many cents sharp or flat it is; the center turns green when the string reaches the target.

What is standard ukulele tuning?

Standard tuning for soprano, concert, and most tenor ukuleles is G4, C4, E4, A4. It is written G C E A. The usual high-G setup is re-entrant, meaning the first G is higher than the C that follows it.

Which order are ukulele strings tuned in?

With the instrument in playing position, tune the string closest to your face first: G, then C, E, and A toward the floor. Standard high-G tuning uses G4 C4 E4 A4.

What is the difference between high G and low G?

High G uses G4 and gives the familiar re-entrant ukulele sound. Low G replaces it with G3, one octave lower, for a wider range and a more linear low-to-high string order. Select the Low G preset so the tuner targets the correct octave.

Is baritone ukulele tuning different?

Yes. Baritone ukulele normally uses D3 G3 B3 E4 instead of G C E A. Choose the Baritone Ukulele preset before tuning; its notes match the highest four strings of a guitar.

Does this work for soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele?

Yes. Soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles commonly use standard G C E A. Tenor players can also select Low G. Baritone and alternate tunings have their own presets on the same tuner.

Can I tune my ukulele with a phone?

Yes. Open the page in Safari on iPhone or iPad or Chrome on Android, allow microphone access, and hold the phone near the soundhole. Tune somewhere quiet and let one string ring at a time.