Common high-G ukulele tuning
Fourth to first string
1G4
2C4
3E4
4A4
Re-entrant high-G (GCEA) is common for soprano, concert and tenor. Baritone and low-G setups differ.
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Tune your Ukulele.
Tune your Ukulele.
Play with confidence.
A practical ukulele tuner guide for iPhone and iPad. Learn the reference notes, follow the tuning process and explore real Daikyouju apps.
Guided practiceiPhone & iPad2 app editions to explore
01 / START HEREKnow your notes.
Know your notes.
Hear the difference.
A ukulele responds quickly to small changes in string tension, making clear pitch feedback especially useful before practice or performance. Soprano, concert and tenor players may use different string setups, while baritone players commonly work with lower pitches.
Why this matters.
Explore the separate Basic and Pro editions, then compare the actual tuning presets listed for each version. The Pro catalog includes soprano, concert, tenor, baritone and slack-tuning options. Check the App Store listing for the latest availability and exact features.
Practice note: Tune each string gently, recheck the first string after adjusting the others, and remember that a new set of strings can need several tuning passes.
A better way
to get in tune.
Follow these steps using the app and your instrument. They are general guidance, not a claim that every interface has identical buttons.
01
Check the instrument and tuning
Identify the exact instrument and string count. For alternate tunings, confirm the target notes before changing string tension.
02
Open the matching tuner
Launch your ukulele tuner on iPhone or iPad. If prompted, allow microphone access and select the relevant available preset.
03
Play one open string
Pluck one open string cleanly, then wait briefly for the pitch reading to stabilize.
04
Adjust in small increments
Compare the detected note with your target. Make gradual peg or machine-head adjustments; avoid overtightening and stop if resistance feels abnormal.
05
Recheck the complete instrument
Tune each string gently, recheck the first string after adjusting the others, and remember that a new set of strings can need several tuning passes. Play a familiar passage or chord afterward to confirm the result by ear.
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03 / THE REAL APPS
See what you'll use.
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04 / FIND YOUR APP
Choose your Ukulele experience.
Compare the editions using features from each app's published catalog. App Store listings remain the source of truth for current pricing and compatibility.
Basic EDITION
Ukulele Tuner & Chords
Tune soprano, concert, tenor and baritone ukuleles.
- Precision tuning
- Chord library
- Metronome
Pro EDITION
Ukulele Tuner Pro & Chords
More tunings, a rich chord library and advanced control.
- 11 ukulele tunings
- Chord library
- Reference tones
05 / TROUBLESHOOTING
When a note doesn't settle.
A few common situations and practical ways to address them.
Strings keep drifting
Fresh nylon strings stretch. Tune, play briefly and check the earlier strings again.
Wrong target notes
Confirm GCEA versus DGBE and high-G versus low-G before adjusting your strings.
Questions musicians ask.
Can I use a ukulele tuner on an iPhone or iPad?
Daikyouju Labs publishes dedicated music apps for iPhone and iPad. Compatibility, supported iOS/iPadOS versions and feature availability differ by app and may change; verify your device against the live App Store listing.
Which version should I choose: Basic or Pro?
Compare the actual presets and features of the versions listed below. A Pro edition may offer additional tuning options or tools, but always confirm its current App Store description and price before downloading.
How do I know which tuning is correct?
Start with the note sequence required by your instrument, arrangement or teacher. Tune each string gently, recheck the first string after adjusting the others, and remember that a new set of strings can need several tuning passes.
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