Ukulele tuning
Ukulele Baritone (D G B E) Tuning
Same as the top four guitar strings; standard on baritone ukuleles.
String pitches & frequencies
| String | Note | Frequency | MIDI | Interval to next | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz | 50 | perfect fourth | |
| 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz | 55 | major third | |
| 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz | 59 | perfect fourth | |
| 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz | 64 | — |
Strings listed 4 → 1 as they sit on the instrument (top to bottom when playing). Frequencies at A4 = 440 Hz, equal temperament.
Fretboard note map
| String | Open | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E | F | F♯ | G | G♯ | A | A♯ | B | C | C♯ | D | D♯ | E |
| 2 | B | C | C♯ | D | D♯ | E | F | F♯ | G | G♯ | A | A♯ | B |
| 3 | G | G♯ | A | A♯ | B | C | C♯ | D | D♯ | E | F | F♯ | G |
| 4 | D | D♯ | E | F | F♯ | G | G♯ | A | A♯ | B | C | C♯ | D |
How to tune to Baritone (D G B E)
- Open the chromatic tuner (or play each reference tone above).
- Start from the lowest string and tune each one to D3, G3, B3, E4.
- Tune up to each pitch: if you overshoot, drop below and come back up so the string settles.
- Check every string once more — changing the tension of one string slightly pulls the others.
Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of Baritone (D G B E) tuning?
D3 (146.83 Hz), G3 (196.00 Hz), B3 (246.94 Hz), E4 (329.63 Hz).
How do I tune a ukulele to Baritone (D G B E)?
Tune each string to the pitches above with a chromatic tuner, starting from the lowest string; then re-check, because changing one string's tension slightly detunes the others.