Ukulele tuner: D tuning (A D F# B) tuning
In D tuning (A D F# B) tuning, the open strings of ukulele, from string 4 to string 1, are A4 D4 F♯4 B4, with concert A (A4) at 440 Hz. The lowest note is D4, at 293.66 Hz, and the highest is B4, at 493.88 Hz.
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Tap “Turn on tuner” and allow the microphone.
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D tuning (A D F# B) tuning
Ukulele tuned a whole step above standard. Brighter; traditional on the Hawaiian soprano ukulele.
Notes: A4 D4 F♯4 B4.
Notes and frequencies of each string
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | A4 | 440.00 Hz |
| 3 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
| 2 | F♯4 | 369.99 Hz |
| 1 | B4 | 493.88 Hz |
How to use it
Tap “Turn on tuner”, allow the microphone and play one open string at a time. The tuner recognises the string and shows whether to tighten it (it is flat) or loosen it (it is sharp). Tap a string name to lock onto it and hear the reference note.
Frequently asked questions
What are the open-string notes of ukulele in D tuning (A D F# B) tuning?
From string 4 to string 1: A4 D4 F♯4 B4.
What is the frequency of the lowest note in this tuning?
It is D4, at 293.66 Hz (with concert A at 440 Hz). The highest is B4, at 493.88 Hz.
Does the tuner work offline?
Yes. After the first visit (or once installed as an app), the pages open without a connection and pitch detection happens on your device.
What are cents?
A cent is one hundredth of a semitone. Up to 5 cents off is barely audible; the needle turns green in that range.
Can I change the reference A?
Yes: the − and + buttons set A4 anywhere from 430 to 450 Hz, to play along with a piano or a recording tuned differently. Your choice is saved.
Does the microphone record what I play?
No. The sound is analysed on the fly, inside the browser, and is never recorded or sent anywhere.