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- Can you put a low G string on a soprano ukulele?
- What gauge is a low G string on ukulele?
- Can you put a low G string on any ukulele?
- What is low G tuning on a ukulele?
Can you put a low G string on a soprano ukulele?
THE BENEFITS OF LOW G
On a traditional 12-fret soprano ukulele using gCEA tuning, the lowest note you can play is a C4 and the highest note is an A5, meaning you have 1 ¾ octaves to work with. With a low G-string, that same ukulele would now give you a range of 2 ⅙ octaves, from G3 to A5.
What gauge is a low G string on ukulele?
Aquila Tenor Ukulele Nylgut Strings Wound 4th Low G Tuning 16U, Single, . 028 gauge.
Can you put a low G string on any ukulele?
Often times, people prefer the low G tuning on a tenor sized ukulele versus a soprano or concert sized (read more about ukulele sizes). ... This allows them to tune each ukulele to a different tuning. Please note that if you want to tune your ukulele to low G tuning, you need a special low G string set for your ukulele.
What is low G tuning on a ukulele?
Low G tuning means tuning that G string to the G that is below the C. This is the G that is one whole octave below the high G. Whilst you are still playing the same notes (it's still GCEA) this cuts out the brighter G and makes the ukulele sound a little more mellow or bassier.
