What are the notes of B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuning?

B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuning on ukulele is F♯ B D♯ G♯, from the lowest string to the highest.

How do I tune to B Tuning (Half Step Down) from standard tuning?

Starting from standard (G C E A): string 4 down a half step, string 3 down a half step, string 2 down a half step, string 1 down a half step. Every other string stays the same. Use the tuner above to check each string.

Is B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuning bad for my ukulele?

No. Changing tuning is completely safe. Just tune gradually, and when raising pitch go slowly so you don't over-tighten a string. After a big change, the neck can take a day to settle, so check your tuning again.

B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuningF♯ B D♯ G♯

B tuning lowers every ukulele string by a half step: F♯ B D♯ G♯.

Also called · Half step down

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String chart

String 1 is the thinnest. Frequencies are exact at A4 = 440 Hz; change the reference on the A4 knob.

StrNoteFrequencyFrom std.

1G♯G♯4 · Sol♯415.3 Hz▼ a half step

2D♯D♯4 · Re♯311.1 Hz▼ a half step

3BB3 · Si246.9 Hz▼ a half step

4F♯F♯4 · Fa♯370.0 Hz▼ a half step

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Tuning your ukulele to B Tuning (Half Step Down)

Automatically with the microphone, or by ear: tap any note on the headstock to hear a real recorded reference.

1
Allow microphone access and hold the ukulele near your device.
2
Pluck the G string (the one closest to your chin) and let it ring.
3
Tighten if the needle is to the left (flat), loosen if it's to the right (sharp), until it turns green.
4
Repeat for C, E and A. New nylon strings stretch a lot, so expect to retune often for the first few days.

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Ukulele tunings

5 tunings, all free. Notes listed from the lowest string.

Standard

Standard (High G)G C E A

Lowered

◆ B Tuning (Half Step Down)F♯ B D♯ G♯

Alternate

Extended range

BaritoneD G B E

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Questions & troubleshooting

What are the notes of B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuning?: B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuning on ukulele is F♯ B D♯ G♯, from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune to B Tuning (Half Step Down) from standard tuning?: Starting from standard (G C E A): string 4 down a half step, string 3 down a half step, string 2 down a half step, string 1 down a half step. Every other string stays the same. Use the tuner above to check each string.
Is B Tuning (Half Step Down) tuning bad for my ukulele?: No. Changing tuning is completely safe. Just tune gradually, and when raising pitch go slowly so you don't over-tighten a string. After a big change, the neck can take a day to settle, so check your tuning again.

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