Ukulele Fretboard
Every note on the ukulele neck, laid out interactively. Choose a tuning, switch between sharps and flats, filter which notes appear, or overlay a scale. Click any note to hear it.
How to visualize the ukulele fretboard
The most common ukulele tuning is g, C, E, A. The g string is 'reentrant' — tuned high rather than low — which gives the ukulele its bright, jangly sound. Each fret raises the pitch a semitone.
Learning the fretboard is easier one note at a time: start by finding all the natural notes on the two lowest strings, then use the octave shapes to map the rest. Use the note filter to drill a single note across the whole neck, or overlay a scale to see how patterns connect.
Frequently asked questions
How do I memorize the ukulele fretboard?
Learn the notes on the low strings first, then use octave patterns to find the same note elsewhere. Practicing one note name at a time across all strings — using the note filter here — is one of the fastest ways to internalize the neck.
What are the different ukulele tunings?
Standard (high-G) g-C-E-A is the classic bright sound; low-G swaps the reentrant string for a low G to extend the range; baritone ukuleles use D-G-B-E, like the top four guitar strings. All are included here.
Why does the ukulele's top string sound higher?
In standard tuning the fourth (g) string is tuned an octave up — reentrant tuning. It sits between the C and E strings in pitch, which is what produces the ukulele's characteristic chime.
