
Store the ukulele properly when it’s not being used.Good strings will last longer, sound better, and are likely to maintain their tension and stay in tune. If your ukulele has old strings, consider changing the strings and buying a premium set.Repeat this process while tuning the strings to set the correct tension. Simply pull the strings towards you a few times, and let them snap back into place.


Now put your finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.Pluck the C string and E string, and tune the C string until it sounds the same as the E string. Then put your finger on the 4th fret of the C string - this note should be an E.Adjust the tuning pegs on the E string until it sounds the same as the A string. Pluck the A string and E string alternately. Start by plucking the E string with your finger on the 5th fret, which should be an A note.

Let’s assume this to be the ‘A’ string.įor practice, we recommend tuning the ‘A’ string via our online tuner, and then following these steps: To tune your ukulele by ear, we must first assume one string to be perfectly in tune. Relative tuning your ukulele by ear is a great way to improve your pitch recognition and musical ability.
