Укулеле high g или low g

ЧТО НУЖНО ЗНАТЬ ПРО УКУЛЕЛЕ

Укулеле – гавайская гитара, наверное, один из самых популярных инструментов в мире, в данный момент находящийся на беспрецедентной волне успеха. И это легко объяснить. Очарование этого забавного инструмента неоспоримо. И что самое важное, на укулеле довольно просто научиться играть – азы этого искусства может постичь любой желающий, в достаточно короткие сроки, при этом потенциал гавайской гитары огромен – сколько ни бери ее в руки, всегда сможешь открыть для себя что-то новое.

Многие считают, что укулеле это всего лишь маленькая гитара. Но на самом деле это не так, укелеле действительно имеет много общего с акустической гитарой, а точнее — с классической. Мы говорим о форме, размерах, принципах работы и в целом о том, как ведет себя инструмент. Однако укелеле не только меньше, но и использует совершенно другой тип настройки , что означает разные аккорды и разные приемы игры.

В отличие от гитар, укулеле имеет четыре струны, и стандартная настройка для нее — G-C-E-A (Соль-До-Ми-Ля). Уникальная характеристика укулеле — в его стандартном строе (известном как строй High-G), что означает, что 4 струна настроена на чистую квинту выше, чем 3 струна. Однако довольно распространённой альтернативой этому строю является строй Low G, в котором 4 струна настроена на октаву НИЖЕ, так, что она на кварту ниже 3 струны, такой строй даёт больше басов и больший диапазон вашим мелодиям.

Впрочем для новичков разница в строях не такая критичная, поскольку аппликатуры аккордов и техника игры не меняются. Но, с развитием ваших навыков, разница между низкой и высокой струнами станет более ощутимой и у вы будете отдавать предпочтение той или другой.

Хорошая новость в том, что можно легко перенастраиваться между низким и высоким строями. В большинстве укулеле — даже используя тот же порожек (зависит от того, как он нарезан).

В настоящее время различают 5 основных видов укулеле:
• сопрано (общая длина 53 см) — самый миниатюрный и самый популярный вид гавайской гитары, с которого берет свое начало история инструмента, расстояние между ладами примерно 2 см.
• концертное сопрано (58 см) — это «золотая середина» между сопрано и тенором. Она еще довольно компактная, но при этом звучит богаче и громче, а длина грифа позволяет исполнять сложные композиции, расстояние между ладами примерно 2,5 см.
• тенор (66 см) — это самый большой размер укулеле с традиционным для нее строем, имеет богатый громкий звук и, пожалуй, самый многогранный инструмент в семействе укулеле.
• баритон (76 см) — этот вид укулеле максимально приближен к гитаре по ощущениям в руках и по настройке, но строй баритона уже отличается от стандартного.В нем нет того очарования и легкости, как в предыдущих моделях, зато можно поэкспериментировать с более низким и глуховатым звучанием, поискать новые музыкальные оттенки.

Также иногда можно встретить, так называемые, бас-укулеле и другие производные модели инструмента, к примеру, банджолеле и бакулеле – симбиозы укулеле с банджо и балалайкой соответственно.

Такое многообразие видов укулеле в полной мере определяет самодостаточность этого инструмента. Появляются целые укулеле-оркестры, творчество которых сегодня пользуется огромной популярностью во всем мире.

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High G or Low G?

I get this question quite often so I thought I would share an older video we did, but never put up here on The Ukulele Review. Aaron goes over some of the differences and demonstrates benefits with both low and high G. It should be worth noting that any tenor with a high G can be changed to a low G, and vice versa, simply by changing the string. The high G and low G are both about .026″-.040″ and if the nut slot is cut using the v files we use (we pretty much always lower your nut slots), then the slot does not need to be adjusted. If you want to try a low G and do not have an ukulele store nearby, find a guitar store that has sells single strings for classical. The low G on a uke is the D string from a classical set. Usually a .032. Feel free to share your comments, questions, or personal experiences.
Mahalo!

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Hey,
First of all I just want to thank you for having such an awesome website and tutorials and in general for just being very helpful. I have contacted HMS a couple times already via youtube, facebook, and email so I hope you don’t get too annoyed at all my questions.
I am a beginner guitar player, still learning to play my standard yamaha acoustic guitar. Even though I ove guitar and I love playing, my first love has always been ukulele’s (ok that sounds kind of weird). For a while now I have wanted a ukulele and I was completely sold on getting one after hearing “somewhere over the rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwoʻole. Ever since I have been ever more eager to get one. Finally the opportunity has come as my sister has agreed to buy me one for my 21st birthday.
My question is as follows, in one of my previous posts it was suggested that I get either the ka-t or ka-15s as a first beginner uke. What I want to know is would it be better to have it with a high g or low g for playing with my guitar and of course for playing somewhere over the rainbow? And whichever one is better would you be able to “install” the high or low g and set up the uke and ship to california?

Thanks for your time,
Boruch DuBrow

Little late, but the tenor or KA-T would be better for what you are looking for.

Does it make a diffrence in the way you read the music. I know the low G is a lower octave but would that change the position of a chord or a note?

Hi Richard, You can play everything the same, it is the same note, chords and scales will remain the same, but technically would be written out as the lower octave.

low G is bastardizing the ukulele! IZ definitely plays with the traditional high G!

Actually, IZ used to play low-G on a Martin tenor uke, as you can hear and see in countless videos online.

Saw the poll question on this -don’t know if this is where it started. Just starting out on uke this year after 20 years of guitar so I could help offer an alternative to my wife -she just couldn’t get around guitar (but is running away with uke!). When we shopped our first uke we gravitated toward tenor, and definitely picked up on high g sounding more traditional to our newbie ears. Actually turned down low g for sounding too guitar. Now a few months in, I hear Corey playing stuff that just can’t be done without it. Think jazz woulda be better on low g too, but Gerald Ross blew that theory out the window – go Gerald! IMR(ookie)O neither is better, they’re just 2 different animals.

I really like the different sound that the low G creates, it was different at first and took a little getting used to but I like it now
as some songs I play seem to fit the low G better, is there an alternative low G string that HMS supplies that isn’t metal wound?
Thanks
Drew

I’m very glad that I learned with the more traditional high G, but have recently started playing the low G on my tenor. It has a great warm sound, and gives some of my older songs a new sound.

I sure would like to see the video high g vs low g, however it does not play. Would you please fix so it plays.
Thank you.
Don Mallory

Ya, it is with certain browswers but I just fixed it, I think. Try now Don, thanks

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Ukulele Low G vs. High G – The Tuning Tango

What do you choose for the top string on your soprano, concert, or tenor Ukulele? Low G vs. High G? Possibly one of the most hotly debated topics in all of Ukuleledom.

What are the Main Differences Between Low G and High G Ukulele Tuning?

The two most significant differences between Low G and High G ukulele tuning are the sound and range of notes. Sound-wise, low-G tuning is generally deeper and fuller; while high-G is brighter and more typically ukulele sounding. Range-wise, Low-G tuning provides an extra 5 notes which are advantageous for certain playing styles, while other play styles are more suited to High-G Tuning.

Now let’s attempt to examine all the possible reasons someone could have for choosing one tuning system over the other.

So strap in and prepare yourself as we try to come to the final conclusion on this timeless tuning system tango!

What is High-G Ukulele Tuning?

Traditionally, soprano, concert and tenor ukuleles are tuned with high-G (or re-entrant) tuning.

This means the top string of the ukulele is tuned higher than the string below it (the 3rd or C string). The C string is tuned to Middle C, and the other two strings are tuned to E and A above Middle C.

Some theorize that High-G (re-entrant) tuning was originally used because ukulele strings were historically made of animal gut; and thicker strings were excessively costly or impossible to produce.

Others theorize that its purpose was to brighten the sound of the instrument’s strumming.

Whatever the exact origin, High-G tuning became the traditional system for soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles.

What is Low-G Ukulele Tuning?

Low G ukulele tuning basically takes the traditional G-C-E-A, High G tuning (used on soprano, concert, and tenor ukes), and lowers the G string by an octave.

The effect is a deeper, fuller sound, as well as some differences in range and playing. All of which we’ll discuss below.

Low G vs. High G Ukulele: Sound Comparison

When it comes to the sound produced by a Low-G tuned ukulele vs. a High-G tuned ukulele, the Low-G will usually have a lower, deeper, fuller, and slightly more “guitar-like” sound.

High-G tuned ukuleles, on the other hand, will have a brighter, lighter, and more quintessentially ukulele sound.

Here’s a video to demonstrate this difference:

How does a Low-G Banjo Ukulele Sound vs. a High-G?

Banjo ukuleles are generally louder, twangier and more metallic sounding than their wood-bodied counterparts.

In terms of comparing a Low-G Banjo Uke to High-G, they generally follow the same pattern as standard. Low-G will sound deeper and more guitar-like, while the High-G will sound lighter, brighter, and more stereo-typically ukulele.

Here’s a video which demonstrates this sound difference in Banjo Ukes well:

I definitely prefer High-G tuning on a Banjo ukulele, but it’s absolutely a matter of personal preference.

For more information on the actual tuning of a Banjo Ukulele, check out our Banjo Ukulele Tuning article.

How Does a Pineapple Ukulele Tuned to Low-G Compare With One Tuned To High-G?

Pineapple ukuleles are generally louder and more mellow sounding than similar standard “figure eight” shaped ukuleles. This is due to the larger body volume and front and back panels holding more air to resonate.

We’re currently working on a video which will demonstrate the sound difference between a Pineapple ukulele tuned to Low-G tuned and High-G; so be sure to check back later!

For more information on Pineapple Ukulele bodies and how they compare to the standard shape, check out our Pineapple Ukulele vs. Standard Article.

What are the Frequencies Used in High G and Low G Ukulele Tuning?

For high G ukulele tuning, the standard (equal temperament) frequencies used are as follows:

String	Tuned Frequency
High G	392 Hz
C	261.63 (often rounded to 262) Hz
E	329.63 (often rounder to 330) Hz
A	440 Hz

For Low G ukulele tuning, the standard (equal temperament) frequencies used are:

String	Tuned Frequency
Low G	196 Hz
C	261.63 (often rounded to 262) Hz
E	329.63 (often rounded to 330) Hz
A	440 Hz

What is the Range Difference Between High-G and Low-G Tuning?

A soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele with low-G tuning will have a 5-note greater overall range (extending lower) compared to an equivalent high-G tuned uke.

These 5 extra notes in your overall range can increase what you are able to play and will specifically give you more bass notes to choose from in various styles and allow you to play music in lower keys than you would otherwise be able.

Low-G Greater Range Advantage For Given Hand Position

An often-overlooked advantage to Low-G tuning is that not only do you have a greater range on the ukulele overall, you also have a greater range within any given hand position on the uke’s fret-board.

For example, let’s say you are playing with your hand positioned at the 7th fret. With High-G tuning, the lowest note you have available, without moving your hand up or down the fret-board, is G (above middle C).

With Low G tuning you have access to D (above middle C) without moving your hand. You’d have to move your hand all the way down to the 2nd fret to play that D with High-G tuning.

That’s an additional 5 notes within the same hand-position which might not seem like that big of an advantage, but those 5 notes can come in quite “handy” when playing fast, difficult music. In some cases, this advantage could be the difference between being able to play a piece of music and not being able to play it… or being able to play it well or not well.

How Do Chord Shapes in Low G Tuning Compare to Those in High G?

Both Low G and High G ukulele tuning systems use the same chord shapes.

This is because the G string in each tuning system is an octave different from the other.

And any pitch played on a given fret will be an octave different from the other played on the same fret.

In harmony, when a pitch of a chord changes by an octave, the chord is still considered the same, though they will sound slightly different due to the different chord voicing.

But just in case you don’t believe me, I’ve added a Low G and a High G chord chart here so you can compare each identical chord shape:

High G vs. Low G Fretboard Notes Comparison

The notes up the neck of the fretboard for high G and Low G tuning are the same, except that the Low G string’s notes are an octave lower

Here’s the High G Fingerboard Notes Chart.

And here’s the Low G version.

Playing Style Differences

When it comes to simple up/down strumming patterns, neither Low-G nor High-G ukulele tuning setup has much advantage over the other. It really is a matter of sound preferences.

For some styles, however, one tuning system can be preferable over the other, and a player who is looking to focus on that playing style will likely want to choose the tuning system which is more befitting that style.

Here we’ll examine some playing styles such as: basic strumming, melody playing, bass pluck and strumming, finger style, clawhammer, and advanced strumming; and we’ll look at what the advantages and disadvantages are for Low-G vs. High-G tuning for each of these styles.

Basic Strumming: Low-G vs. High G

When using basic strum patterns to play the ukulele, the Low-G or High-G tuning won’t make much difference to the actual playing of the instrument.

As there is little or no difference in playing, the advantage here defaults back to which sound you prefer for the specific piece of music you are playing.

Do you want deeper, slightly more serious, guitar-like qualities? Go with Low-G.

Do you want a bighter, more “happy”, slightly gentler, typical ukulele sound? Go with High-G.

Melodic Playing (Soloing)

When playing melodically (commonly called soloing) on ukulele, Low-G tuning has the definite advantage.

The main two advantages are the two differences discussed in the range section above.

That is, that the Low-G tuned ukulele has a greater overall range of five notes, and that it also has the five note advantage at any given hand position meaning there is less movement required to play the same notes.

Bass Pluck and Strumming Technique

An example of this style would be IZ’s “Over The Rainbow/Wonderful World” Medley. In general, it involved plucking a bass note in one of the two lower strings on the downbeat, then finishing off the pattern with some kind of up and down strumming technique.

The advantage for this style definitely goes to Low-G tuning, as you will have access to more bass notes for plucking. IZ uses Low-G tuning in his famous recording and he absolutely takes advantage of those 5 extra bass notes.

If you’re playing something where all the bass notes needed are on the C string, then the extra bass note advantage disappears and it comes back to a matter of sound preference.

Low G vs. High G for Finger Style Ukulele

Playing “Finger Style” ukulele involved playing your thumb and three or four fingers in different repeated patterns.

It often includes a “pinch” with your thumb and a finger playing two strings at the same time on a down beat, then playing a one-finger-at-a-time arrangement to finish the pattern giving an arpeggio (playing different notes of a chord in a pattern) effect. The “pinch” isn’t always used, however.

For this style, Low-G tuning also takes the advantage. Again the access to greater number of bass notes is advantageous.

Also, because the G string and A string in High-G tuning are so close together, they will often be played as unison (both playing the same note) which can sound unpleasant when played in sequence or when only these two strings are played in a “pinch”.

With Low-G tuning, these unison notes would instead be octaves (the same letter note but higher or lower) which sounds much better in these scenarios.

Clawhammer Style Ukulele

Clawhammer ukulele is an adaptation of a 5-string Banjo playing style adapted for ukulele.

The most important element of clawhammer playing is its bum-ditty rhythm which adds texture to the background of a plucked melody.

Here’s a video that shows a quick demonstration of this style.

There are ways to adapts some elements of clawhammer style to low G tuning, but to play it traditionally requires a higher top string similar to 5-string banjo.

Because of this, high G tuning must be ruled the superior system for clawhammer ukulele.

Advanced Strumming (Split Stroke, Fan Stroke, etc.)

Advanced ukulele strumming is perhaps best exemplified by George Formby on his banjo ukulele.

It basically involved playing fast strum patterns usually in syncopated rhythm which gives a stereotypical 1920’s-30’s vaudeville sound.

In my opinion, this style benefits from High-G ukulele tuning because it is such a quintessentially ukulele style that you’d want the tuning system that also gives the typical ukulele sound (High-G).

Availability of Low-G and High-G String Sets and Ukuleles

How Available are Low-G Strings Compared to High-G?

Both High G and Low G string sets are produced by all the main string makers and readily available online or at instrument shops that carry ukulele accessories.

Cost-wise, Low-G string sets are often slightly more expensive than their High-G counterparts.

This is because the Low-G string is thicker and often metal-wound and therefore more costly to produce. The difference is usually only around a dollar, so it shouldn’t make a difference if Low-G is your choice.

What is the Availability of Low-G and High-G Strings on Pre-Strung Ukuleles?

Just about all ukuleles are sold pre-strung and most pre-strung soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles available for sale will be strung for High-G tuning.

This is great if you want to use High-G tuning because you don’t have to go through the effort and expense of replacing your strings.

It can be a bummer, however, if Low-G tuning is what you’re looking for. Some ukes are pre-strung with Low-G though so you may luck out if you search around.

Low-G vs. High-G Tuning: Conclusion

Well, there you have it. We’ve gone over the basic differences between Low-G and High-G ukulele tuning, how those differences affect the instruments sound playing in various uke playing styles, and finally topics related to availability and purchasing of Low-G and High-G String sets and Ukuleles. Let us know in the comments if we missed anything!

And remember, if you can’t decide, you could always get two ukuleles and have one tuned for Low-G and one for High-G. The best of both worlds!

Be sure to leave a comment on which tuning system you prefer and why!

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