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Although the ukulele has only 4 strings rather than 6 or 12 like a guitar, it can still be a bit difficult to tune if you’re new to a stringed instrument. Fortunately, there are many ways to tune the ukulele. This article will guide you through the process of tuning a ukulele so that it sounds its best, starting from memorizing the pitch of the strings from low to high to tuning.
Steps
Learn the design of the piano
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Memorize the pitch of the strings. The two most popular types of ukulele today are the soprano ukulele and the tenor ukulele, which has 4 strings corresponding to the Sp-Do-Mi-La notes: the Sp note is below the middle C on the staff (low Sp note), the C note middle, E note and A note. The string tension is adjusted through the buckles located above the neck.
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Locate the piano keys. To name the ukulele strings correctly, hold the guitar with the neck facing up. On the top edge, the lower peg on your left hand is the Sp tuning peg, the higher peg it’s the C clef. On the bottom edge, the higher buckle on your right hand side is the Mi buckle, the other buckle is the La buckle.
- The buckle is what you will twist to adjust the pitch and low of the strings. The direction of the twist can vary depending on the type of guitar, so it’s a good idea to try it out first. Usually, the tuning direction of guitars is the same.
- To increase the pitch, you just need to tighten the strings, otherwise when loosening the strings, the pitch will decrease.
- Never over-tighten the strings as the strings may break.
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Locate the strings. Imagine you are a right-handed player holding a ukulele in your hand, the strings are numbered in order from furthest to closest to you. The first string is the A string, the second string is the Mi string, the third string is the C string, and the fourth string is the Sp string.
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Identify keyboard keys. The keys are marked from the position of the tuning knob to the touch surface, the key closest to the knob is called the 1st key. To play a note, use the left hand to press the string so that the string is pressed against the key, then the right hand to pluck. guitar string.
Choose the pitch for your piano
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To adjust the pitch of the ukulele, select an additional instrument to follow. The simplest way is to tune the notes of the ukulele so that it sounds like the notes of the instrument. You have several options such as a piano, online tuning software, an electric tuner or an acoustic flute. You only need to tune one string (and then use that to tune the rest) or, if you are more careful, you can use that instrument to align each ukulele string one by one.
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Adjust the pitch of the ukulele using the piano or organ. First press the piano key then pluck the ukulele string to see if the two tones match, if not, turn the key to adjust.
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Adjust the pitch of the ukulele with an equalizer flute. You can use a circular semitone tuner or a tuner designed specifically for the ukulele that looks like a small fan flute. Play the flute and then pluck to check the tone, adjust the knob until the two sounds match.
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Adjust the pitch of the ukulele with the tuning fork. If you have a separate tuning for each string, you can tap the tuning fork to tune each string. If there is only one tuning fork, use it to tune one string and then tune the rest of the strings to that string.
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Use an electric equalizer to adjust the pitch of the ukulele. There are two types of equalizers. The first type will prompt the note for you to align yourself. The latter will analyze the pitch of the strings, letting you know if the sound sounds higher (strings too tight) or lower than normal (strings too loose). This is probably the most effective way to tune the ukulele for beginners who often don’t have much experience in pitch discrimination.
Tuning string
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Tuning Sp. Tune the Sp (string closest to you) until it sounds right.
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Play the note A. Place your finger on the two-string number fret Sp (2nd space of the first string from the top of the neck as shown in the picture). That’s the A note, the same note as the string furthest from you.
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Tuning La. Tune the A string to match the A note you just found on the Sp string.
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Play the note Sp on the E string. Place your finger on the three-string number pad Mi. That’s the Sp note that matches the Sp string. If not, chances are your Mi cord is wrong.
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Adjust the Mi string. Adjust the Mi string until it matches the Sp string.
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Play the note E on the C string. Place your finger on the four-string C fret. This will be the Mi note.
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Adjust the Do string. Adjust the C string to match the Mi string.
Advice
- Variations in room temperature can affect the pitch of the ukulele. Don’t be too surprised if the instrument sounds wrong when you take it outdoors.
- Consider purchasing a humidifier to limit the flock’s pitch changes with weather conditions.
- When tuning, make sure the string is tight enough without causing the string to slack.
- When playing a two-person ukulele, you should choose the main ukulele to align the sound of the other ukulele according to it, the sound will be more harmonious.
- Some ukulele players have difficulty hearing and tuning the strings. If you’re not confident, take it to the store you bought it from and have them tune it up.
Warning
- Do not over-tune the strings, as the string may break and be damaged.
- After tuning all the strings, you may feel that the Sp string sounds a bit out of place and needs to be adjusted. The reason is that during the tuning process, the other strings are stretched, causing the ukulele body to bend slightly, causing the Sp string to stretch by inertia, so it doesn’t sound like the original.
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