GCEA Ukulele Tuner Online
This GCEA ukulele tuner is preset for standard high G ukulele tuning. Tune G4-C4-E4-A4 from the 4th string to the 1st string with your microphone.
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Learn Ukulele Standard (GCEA) After You Tune
Use this page as a short practice route: tune to G4-C4-E4-A4, hear how the open strings behave, then move into songs, related tunings, and chord shapes that make Ukulele Standard (GCEA) useful.
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About Standard Ukulele Tuning (GCEA)
Use this GCEA ukulele tuner online for standard high G ukulele tuning, the most common tuning for soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles. The strings are G-C-E-A from the 4th string to the 1st string.
With exact pitches, standard ukulele tuning is G4, C4, E4, and A4. The 4th string is a high G, so the order is reentrant rather than low-to-high like a guitar.
Use this page as a GCEA note check with your microphone: 4th string G4, 3rd string C4, 2nd string E4, and 1st string A4.
High G GCEA is the tuning most beginner ukulele lessons, chord charts, and songbooks expect. It gives soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles their bright, familiar sound.
Use this page when you need a standard ukulele tuner with exact GCEA notes, note frequencies, high G reentrant explanation, string guidance, chord shapes, and low G comparison.
Target tuning
G-C-E-A
Standard soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele tuning from the 4th string to the 1st string.
Exact pitches
G4-C4-E4-A4
Use the microphone tuner as a high G GCEA note check for each ukulele string.
String order
Reentrant high G
The 4th string is G4, so it sits above C4 instead of below it.
Standard Ukulele Tuning Notes (G4 C4 E4 A4)
From lowest to highest: G4-C4-E4-A4
4th string (high G)
392.00 Hz
High G, the reentrant 4th string that gives standard ukulele tuning its bright sound.
3rd string (C)
261.63 Hz
C string, the lowest pitch in standard high G GCEA tuning.
2nd string (E)
329.63 Hz
E string, a major third above C4 and important for familiar ukulele chord quality.
1st string (A)
440.00 Hz
A string, the highest open string and a useful reference pitch for checking the rest of the tuning.
Recommended Strings for Standard GCEA Ukulele Tuning
Use a standard high G set made for your ukulele size, whether soprano, concert, or tenor. Standard GCEA sets are built for G4-C4-E4-A4; use a dedicated low G string or low G set only if you plan to switch the 4th string down to G3.
Common Chords in Standard Ukulele Tuning
C Major
One of the first standard ukulele chords: the 1st string at the 3rd fret with the other strings open.
G Major
A common beginner shape in GCEA tuning and a key chord for many ukulele songs.
F Major
A simple two-finger chord that shows how high G reentrant tuning keeps open strums bright.
A Minor
A one-finger minor chord that works well for beginner progressions and quick tuning checks.
How to Tune a Ukulele to GCEA (G4-C4-E4-A4)
Select the Ukulele Standard (GCEA) preset so the microphone tuner is locked to G4-C4-E4-A4.
Tune the 4th string to G4. This is the reentrant high G string.
Tune the 3rd string to C4.
Tune the 2nd string to E4.
Tune the 1st string to A4.
Strum C, F, G, or all four open strings, then recheck G4-C4-E4-A4. New ukulele strings stretch quickly and may need several passes before they settle.
Ukulele Standard (GCEA) Tuning FAQ
Quick answers for choosing strings, learning songs, and practicing this tuning.
What notes are in standard ukulele tuning?
Standard ukulele tuning is G-C-E-A from the 4th string to the 1st string. With exact high G pitches, the notes are G4, C4, E4, and A4.
Is GCEA standard ukulele tuning?
Yes. G-C-E-A is standard tuning for most soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles. The common version is high G, also called reentrant GCEA, where the 4th string is G4.
How do I tune a ukulele to GCEA?
Tune the 4th string to G4, the 3rd string to C4, the 2nd string to E4, and the 1st string to A4. This page is preset to those GCEA target notes so you can check each string with the microphone tuner.
What is the difference between high G and low G ukulele tuning?
High G standard tuning uses G4-C4-E4-A4, so the 4th string is reentrant and higher than the C string. Low G uses G3-C4-E4-A4 for a deeper, linear string order.
Can I tune a ukulele online with a microphone?
Yes. Use this online GCEA ukulele tuner with your microphone, play one string at a time, and tune until the meter locks onto G4, C4, E4, or A4.
What is Ukulele Standard (GCEA) tuning best for?
Ukulele Standard (GCEA) is especially useful for GCEA ukulele tuner, standard ukulele tuning, G4-C4-E4-A4 notes. It changes the way open strings and chord shapes feel, so spend a few minutes listening to the open strings before learning full songs.
Is Ukulele Standard (GCEA) tuning good for beginners?
Ukulele Standard (GCEA) is a beginner tuning. Beginners can use it, but it helps to learn the target notes first and start with slower songs before trying fast chord changes.
What songs use Ukulele Standard (GCEA) tuning?
Ukulele Standard (GCEA) is used for a range of alternate-tuning arrangements. Start by practicing simple chord shapes and related tunings before moving to full songs.