What should a tenor ukulele be tuned to?
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.
Is a tenor ukulele tuned differently?
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’. On the other hand, the tenor ukulele has a deeper, fuller, and louder tone due to its larger body and longer length of strings.
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.
What tuning is a tenor guitar?
Tenors are typically tuned in fifths (usually CGDA, similar to the tenor banjo, mandola, or the viola), although other tunings are also common.
What is the lowest note on a tenor ukulele?
Traditionally, a tenor ukulele is tuned to GCEA re-entrant tuning. The re-entrant means the top G string is actually higher than the next string (C), which is actually the lowest string. Here’s a good video of the pitches used in High G tuning so you can tune to your uke to the pitches.
Are there different tunings for ukulele?
Ukulele tunings by instrument type There are traditionally four standard types of the ukulele, with each variation of the instrument having its own tuning and alternate tunings.
Can a tenor ukulele be tuned to an electric?
Tuning an electric tenor ukulele is no different than tuning a standard acoustic tenor uke, so the steps/methods above apply identically. This goes for other sized ukuleles (and instruments in general) as well, being electric does not typically alter the instrument’s tuning options. The concert ukulele is tuned identically to the tenor.
Can a concert ukulele be tuned in fifths?
The concert ukulele can be tuned in fifths also, with the tuning of: C-G-D-A. Again the same reasons as for the fifth tuning of the soprano can be cited – fifth tuning allows for easier melodic playability.
How big is the scale on a tenor ukulele?
The tenor ukulele’s scale is approximately 17 inches. In ukulele construction, the scale length is the distance from the saddle (part of the body which holds the strings) to the nut (part on the neck that keeps the strings in position and directs them to their tuning parts).
How do you tune an E string ukulele?
To tune your E-string up to F#, hold down the 4th fret on your B-string (tuned up C-string). There are many other variations on soprano tuning, which are mainly used to compliment different genres or styles of playing.