Ukulele standard (GCEA): notes and frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | G4 | 392.00 Hz |
| 3 | C4 | 261.63 Hz |
| 2 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
| 1 | A4 | 440.00 Hz |
Ukulele standard (GCEA) is G C E A, from the lowest string to the highest. Standard ukulele tuning is G C E A, with the G tuned higher than the C. That high G gives the ukulele its bright sound.
How to tune
- Press Start tuner and allow the microphone.
- Play one string at a time and let it ring.
- Tune up if the needle sits left of center and down if it sits right. The note turns green within 3 cents.
Other tuners
Tuners for every setup
A clip-on works anywhere. A pedal tuner mutes your signal on stage.
- TC Electronic PolyTune ClipCheck price on Amazon
Tunes all six strings at once. Fast and accurate.
- Boss TU-3Check price on Amazon
The stage-standard pedal tuner, and it can power other pedals too.
- Snark ST-8Check price on Amazon
Cheap, bright and good enough for practice.
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Common questions
What are the ukulele string notes?
Does this work for baritone ukulele?
Last updated November 14, 2026.