Reference pitch
A4 440 Hz
-50+50
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Start the microphone and play one clear open string.
Play a note
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Choose an instrument and tuning, then start the microphone.
Microphone audio is analyzed locally in this browser.

What Is an Online Ukulele Tuner?

Standard ukulele tuning is G4-C4-E4-A4. The high re-entrant G string is pitched above the C string, which is why the visual string order matters when tuning by microphone or reference note.

The target setup on this page is G4 - C4 - E4 - A4.

Live microphone detection

Pitch analysis runs continuously in the browser and displays the nearest target, frequency, and cents difference.

Visual pitch direction

The tuner shows whether the current note needs to move up, move down, or is within the in-tune range.

Reference notes

Select a visible target to hear a clean reference pitch when you want to compare the instrument by ear.

Private browser processing

Microphone samples are analyzed locally and are not uploaded as an audio recording.

How to Use the Ukulele Tuner

Tune in a quiet room and play only one clear note or open string at a time.

  1. 1

    Choose the tuning

    Start with G4 - C4 - E4 - A4. Available alternatives include Standard re-entrant GCEA, Low G, Slack Key, and Soprano D.

  2. 2

    Start the microphone

    Allow microphone access, keep the instrument close enough for a clean signal, and avoid other sustained sounds.

  3. 3

    Play one target

    Play one open string and let it sustain while the tuner selects or follows its target.

  4. 4

    Adjust and recheck

    Move gradually toward the center, then repeat every target because changing one string can slightly affect the others.

When to Use the Ukulele Tuner

Use the dedicated preset when the target notes and physical string order matter more than a general chromatic reading.

Soprano, concert, and tenor ukulele

Use standard GCEA for the most common setup across these three ukulele sizes.

Low G conversion

Select Low G when the fourth string is replaced with a lower G3 string for a wider linear range.

Beginner string matching

Select a visible string manually when automatic detection follows the wrong nearby ukulele note.

By-ear checking

Tap a string target to hear its clean reference pitch after microphone tuning.

Ukulele Tuner vs. Chromatic Tuner

Both use the same pitch detector, but they organize targets differently.

Ukulele Tuner presetChromatic mode
TargetsG4 - C4 - E4 - A4All twelve semitones
Visual layoutInstrument-specific pegs and stringsDetected note and cents
Best forUkulele TunerCustom tunings and other pitched instruments
Tuning choiceStandard re-entrant GCEA, Low G, Slack Key, and Soprano DNo instrument tuning required

A dedicated preset is easier when you want the correct string order. Chromatic mode is more flexible when you already know the target note.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this ukulele tuner free?

Yes. It runs in a supported browser without requiring an account or installing a tuning app.

The default targets are G4 - C4 - E4 - A4.

Yes. Allow microphone permission, keep the device near the instrument, and play in a quiet place for a more stable reading.

One semitone contains 100 cents. A negative reading is flat, a positive reading is sharp, and a value close to zero is in tune.

Other strings, room noise, overtones, and a hard attack can compete with the fundamental. Mute unused strings and read the note after it settles.

No. Live microphone analysis stays in the browser and the tuner does not create or upload an audio recording.