About Low G tuning
Low G tuning replaces the high fourth string with one an octave down, turning the ukulele's re-entrant sparkle into a linear range like a small guitar. Fingerstyle players and soloists favor it for the extra five semitones of bass and smoother melodic runs.
You'll need an actual low-G string — usually wound — as a standard high-G string can't tune down an octave safely. Everything else matches standard C tuning.
Low G tuning notes & frequencies (A4 = 440 Hz)
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| 3 | C4 | 261.63 Hz |
| 2 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
| 1 | A4 | 440.00 Hz |
How to tune to Low G from standard
- String 4 (G4): tune down 12 semitones to G3.
After changing string tension this much, make a second tuning pass — the neck settles slightly and the first strings you tuned will have drifted.
String gauge advice
A dedicated low-G set or single wound low-G string.
FAQ
What are the notes of Low G tuning on ukulele?
Low G tuning is G3, C4, E4, A4 from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune my ukulele to Low G?
Starting from standard tuning: String 4 (G4): tune down 12 semitones to G3. Use the tuner above — it highlights the string it hears and shows exactly how many cents you are from the target.
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