What are the notes of D Tuning tuning?

D Tuning tuning on ukulele is A D F♯ B, from the lowest string to the highest.

How do I tune to D Tuning from standard tuning?

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

Is D Tuning 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.

D Tuning tuningA D F♯ B

D tuning (A D F♯ B) is every string a whole step above standard. It's a traditional soprano ukulele tuning with a brighter sound.

Also called · ADF#B · English tuning · Canadian tuning

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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.

1BB4 · Si493.9 Hz▲ a whole step

2F♯F♯4 · Fa♯370.0 Hz▲ a whole step

3DD4 · Re293.7 Hz▲ a whole step

4AA4 · La440.0 Hz▲ a whole step

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Tuning your ukulele to D Tuning

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 D Tuning tuning?: D Tuning tuning on ukulele is A D F♯ B, from the lowest string to the highest.
How do I tune to D Tuning from standard tuning?: Starting from standard (G C E A): string 4 up a whole step, string 3 up a whole step, string 2 up a whole step, string 1 up a whole step. Every other string stays the same. Use the tuner above to check each string.
Is D Tuning 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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