Can you tune a tenor ukulele to low G?

Can you tune a tenor ukulele to low G?

For some of my video lessons on Ukulele Tricks, my tenor ukulele is tuned to low G tuning, sometimes referred to as linear tuning. By tuning the top g-string down an octave, you add five additional notes to the bottom of the ukulele’s range of pitch. This produces a fuller, deeper sound to the ukulele.

Should I put a low G string on my ukulele?

A low-G is a replacement string that you can put on your ukulele to change the pitch of the G-string down one octave. Changing to a low-G moves the first note down one octave and keeps the strings ascending all the way through the tuning. This is why you need a replacement string in order to tune to low-G.

What do you tune a tenor ukulele?

The standard tenor ukulele tuning is G, C, E, A, which is identical to the soprano and concert ukuleles. This standard tuning is also known as “C” tuning, probably because, when using reentrant tuning, the lowest pitch across all the strings is C.

Do tenor ukuleles have different tuning?

There are many different sizes and shapes of ukuleles available. The most common sizes are soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Although the names of the different sizes imply different tuning, you may be surprised to learn that soprano, concert, and tenor are tuned exactly the same to each other to g’- c’ – e’ -a’.

What note is a low G?

Low G tuning means tuning that G string to the G that is below the C. This is the G that is one whole octave below the high G. Whilst you are still playing the same notes (it’s still GCEA) this cuts out the brighter G and makes the ukulele sound a little more mellow or bassier.

Can you tune a tenor ukulele to Dgbe?

With the right strings the tenor can be tuned down to D-G-B-E (like the baritone ukulele) and occasionally the low-G string may be tuned down to a C to produce a greater tonal range. Tenor ukuleles can also be tuned in fifths or fourths if desired, however these tunings aren’t overly common.

Which is better low G or high G ukulele?

The high G gives more of that classic ukulele sound. The low G gives you some extra notes for fingerpicking, and added richness. It makes the uke, especially with a tenor size, a little more guitar-like.

Is tenor ukulele good for beginners?

For what it is worth, Tenor ukuleles tend to be more favorable because the structure is made comfortable for beginners. There is room to start awkwardly and refine with practice. Moreover, Tenor’s have a fuller and louder tone which is a plus for any instrument.

What is the lowest note on a ukulele?

The lowest note is middle C. Then the E string (open) is the E above middle C, the A (also open) is the A above middle C, then fifteen frets down you have the second C above middle C. That’s two octaves. A soprano uke with only twelve frets has slightly less than two octaves available.

What is the lowest string on a ukulele?

The standard G4-C4-E4-A4 tuning of the ukulele is different from most other stringed instruments as the strings are not tuned from highest to lowest. Instead, the lowest string (the C-string) is placed in the middle of the higher-pitched G-string and E-string.

How do you tune a tenor ukulele?

Use a piano, guitar or tuning fork as a reference point for tuning. Also, many online sites provide ready-to-use reference sources to easily tune your ukulele. Strike a G on your reference source or play the G tone on the Internet.

What tuning does tenor ukulele use?

The tenor ukulele is slightly bigger than the concert ukulele, and it has a significantly longer fretboard. The tenor ukulele has two G-C-E-A tunings, known commonly as high-G and low-G tuning. High-G tuning is the same tuning as the concert and soprano (G4-C4-E4-A4).

What is the standard tuning of an ukulele?

The standard tunings GCEA: The most common tuning. In my opinion, it’s the best tuning for learning. ADF#B: (German: ADFisH) This tuning is i.a. very popular in Canada, and was considered the standard tuning for the ukulele in Germany for a long time. DGBE: (German: DGHE) Standard tuning for the baritone ukulele, usually with low D string, as a linear tuning.

What is a low G ukulele?

Low-G ‘Ukulele String. A low G string creates what is called a “linear” tuning on the ‘ukulele. This means the string order goes from low to high, hence, a more rounded, even sound. A low-G also gives you five extra notes below middle-C.