G C E A
Low G Ukulele Tuning
The tuner listens through your microphone.
G C E A with the G string an octave lower — a fuller, deeper sound with a real bass note.
Press Start tuning, pluck a string and turn its peg until the needle is centred and green. The tuner already knows the Low G Ukulele notes, so it tells you which string you are tuning.
Low G Ukulele notes and frequencies
From the 4th string (at the top as you hold the ukulele) to the 1st, and how far each one moves from standard ukulele tuning:
| String | Note | Frequency | From standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th (top) | G3 | 196.00 Hz | Down an octave |
| 3rd | C4 | 261.63 Hz | No change |
| 2nd | E4 | 329.63 Hz | No change |
| 1st (bottom) | A4 | 440.00 Hz | No change |
About Low G Ukulele
Low G tuning uses the same notes as standard ukulele tuning, G C E A, but the 4th string is tuned to G3, an octave below the usual G4. The strings then rise steadily in pitch from top to bottom, like a guitar’s, instead of the high G jumping back up.
The low G adds a bass note under chords and extends the range for melodies and fingerstyle arrangements. It is popular on tenor ukuleles, while most soprano and concert players keep the traditional high G.
Tips
- Low G needs its own, thicker 4th string — often a wound one. Tuning a regular high-G string down an octave leaves it far too slack.
- The thicker string may need the nut slot widened slightly; a music shop can do this in a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between high G and low G ukulele?
In standard (high G) tuning the 4th string is G4, above the C string — the bright, “re-entrant” ukulele sound. In low G tuning it is G3, an octave lower, which gives a fuller sound with a bass note.
Do I need a special string for low G?
Yes. A low G string is much thicker than a high G (often wound), so you need to buy one made for low G tuning.
Do chord shapes change in low G tuning?
No. The notes are the same, so every chord shape stays the same; only the voicing changes, with the G sounding lower.