Free online tuner with standard 'C' tuning by default. Supports multiple tunings including D tuning and baritone. Allows switching between real ukulele and digital beep. Includes right/left toggle for left-handed players
Same chord can have 14 different variations across ukulele fretboard. Chord diagrams show finger positions and suggested fingerings. Most common beginner chords include C major, Am, F major, G major
Knifonium offers authentic analog sound with 26 vacuum tubes. Arturia Augmented Strings combines sampling and synthesis for string sounds. Waves CR8 Creative Sampler provides five stretching algorithms for samples. Tracktion Novum breaks down samples into different timbral instruments
OnlineTuner.org offers browser-based ukulele tuning service. Tuner displays standard GCEA tuning with 440 Hz frequency. Users can tune by ear by clicking notes
The ukulele originated in Hawaii from Portuguese instruments like the cavaquinho. Three Portuguese immigrants from Madeira were among the first ukulele makers. King Kalākaua played a significant role in promoting the instrument. The name "uke" means "jumping flea" in Hawaiian
There are five main ukulele sizes: soprano, concert, tenor, baritone, and bass. Beginner ukuleles typically cost around $100. Acoustic or electric options available, with acoustic being more common