Most beginners learn to play ukulele that’s tuned such that the G string is pitched higher than the next string – C. This so-called re-entrant tuning is what makes the sound of the ukulele so special.
To get a bigger range, replace that G-string with a thicker one and tune it an octave lower. Better yet, buy a second ukulele (a concert or tenor size) with a low G-string. A free information and “taster” workshop took place on Monday May 25th, 2020 at 10 am EDT.
For fingerstyle ukulele, also known as pick and pluck or fingerpicking, a low G ukulele offers not only a bigger range but also ease in note reading.
Can you hear the difference in the sound of the low G vs high G in the video below?
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