Step by step
- Select Bass or Ukulele in the tuner.
- Play one string at a time and follow the needle.
- For bass, hold the phone close; low notes are harder for phone mics.
At a glance
| Instrument | Strings (thick to thin) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (4-string) | E1 A1 D2 G2 | Octave below guitar |
| Ukulele (standard) | G4 C4 E4 A4 | High G string |
| Guitar | E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4 | For comparison |
Related questions
Why does the tuner struggle with my bass?
Phone mics pick up very low notes weakly; pluck firmly near the mic, or play the 12th-fret harmonic.
Can I tune a baritone ukulele?
Baritone uses D G B E like the guitar's top four strings; use guitar mode for those.
Is low-G ukulele supported?
Tune the G an octave lower (G3); the tuner shows the note name either way.
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Updated November 14, 2026.