Tahitian Ukulele Tuning

G strings


C strings


E strings


A strings


TUNING: Tahitian ukuleles are tuned similar to Hawaiian ukes: GG CC EE AA but the C and E strings are tuned an octave higher. If you check out my uke in the picture above, the G strings are the ones at the top closest to that dorsal fin at the base of the neck. The A strings are at the bottom. You can tune your uke using an online tuner like the one above or you can just tune it the pacific way - by ear!: Place your finger on the 5th fret of the G strings, The open C strings should be tuned to that. Then place your finger over the 4th fret of the C strings to tune the open E strings. Place finger on 2nd fret of G strings to tune the open A strings. If youre a bit tone deaf then it might be a good idea to buy or download a multi-instrument chromatic tuner. They detect the pitch of each string you play and help you get it tuned accurately. Its normal for ukes to get out of tune, depending on how much you play, changes in weather, the newness and quality of the strings. Generally, the better quality the strings, the less tuning involved.