Kala tuner advice please?

raecarter · Nov 26, 2010

Hi I've been pondering this for a while. I love the idea of a clip on tuner which turns green when it's in tune but I have my uke constantly tuned to F A# D G would they still work? I have a gig soon and will need too be able to tune during the gig to that tuning? Thanks

Raygf · Nov 26, 2010

The Kala tuner does C, D and chromatic tuning, so, yes it would work for F A#D G. Any chromatic clip on tuner will work.
Regards,
Ray

cletus · Nov 26, 2010

Raecarter, good luck with the gig.
I've been using a Kala tuner since March, and it's been just fine for me. It came with the uke I got from MGM.

mm stan · Nov 26, 2010

raecarter said:
Hi I've been pondering this for a while. I love the idea of a clip on tuner which turns green when it's in tune but I have my uke constantly tuned to F A# D G would they still work? I have a gig soon and will need too be able to tune during the gig to that tuning? Thanks

Aloha Raecarter,
I use adjusted tunings also..especially if my uke is too bright...one drawback is that it
is for soloing...or playing by yourself...if you play with others you got to play in the
same tuning or it will not sound right and you'll stand out like a sore thumb..
Here's one of my favorite tuning...F#-30, B-20/-30, D3-40, G#-30/-40.....
the slashes are for in between tunings...I hope it helps...Let me know how it turns out..
Have Fun and Enjoy!! Happy strummings...MM Stan

raecarter · Nov 26, 2010

Thank you all so I need a chromatic tuner. Stan it's just me. I tune the uke down as my voice is deep so I change the key of songs to be lower that's all

JT_Ukes · Nov 26, 2010

raecarter said:
Thank you all so I need a chromatic tuner. Stan it's just me. I tune the uke down as my voice is deep so I change the key of songs to be lower that's all

Ever think of maybe just transposing the songs to fit your voice? When you sing/play with others, the lower tuning won't help you any

A C is a c is a c ya know?

olgoat52 · Nov 26, 2010

I like my planet wave tuner. It is only chromatic and light weight. Probably not the most bullet proof design but it has worked out well so far. http://elderly.com/accessories/items/PWCT10.htm

raecarter · Nov 26, 2010

JT_Ukes said:
Ever think of maybe just transposing the songs to fit your voice? When you sing/play with others, the lower tuning won't help you any

A C is a c is a c ya know?

Yes I do do that it depends on how lazy I am a chord pattern might work but may be good high for me to sing so I tune down. But a chord pattern may be difficult but transposed down may be easier for me its swings and roundabouts

Kalihonu · Nov 26, 2010

I have two Kala tuners , never had any problems. Good luck with the gig.

JT_Ukes · Nov 26, 2010

raecarter said:
Yes I do do that it depends on how lazy I am a chord pattern might work but may be good high for me to sing so I tune down. But a chord pattern may be difficult but transposed down may be easier for me its swings and roundabouts

mmmk.. what ever is easiest for ya!

fitncrafty · Nov 26, 2010

The kala is fabulous! I put it in chromatic and tune my daughters violin, and my son's guitars as well as my ukes.. It's probably up there with other things for the best 20 bucks I have ever spent!
Good luck on your gig Rae.. that's great!

mm stan · Nov 26, 2010

raecarter said:
Thank you all so I need a chromatic tuner. Stan it's just me. I tune the uke down as my voice is deep so I change the key of songs to be lower that's all

Aloha raecarter,
I use a Cherub WST 550-C Digital Chromatic Clip on tuner..Google it
$15.99 online..Deadly accurate and fast....

Ingrate · Nov 26, 2010

The Aroma AT-300u is the same tuner, and a bit cheaper, it appears. These are what I use. Set it to "chromatic" and you can use any tuning you like.

http://www.amazon.com/Aroma-AT-300U...8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1290810693&sr=1-2

pulelehua · Nov 26, 2010

In my school ukukele club, we use Kalas and Joyo tuners. The Kalas are MILES better. I really like them.

raecarter · Nov 26, 2010

So how would the A# show on tuners?

didgeridoo2 · Nov 27, 2010

raecarter said:
So how would the A# show on tuners?

On the Kala in chromatic setting, it shows as A#. Turns green when in tune.

raecarter · Nov 27, 2010

didgeridoo2 said:
On the Kala in chromatic setting, it shows as A#. Turns green when in tune.

So if it's chromatic it'll work for my guitar also?

JT_Ukes · Nov 27, 2010

raecarter said:
So if it's chromatic it'll work for my guitar also?

Only if you....

never mind.

yes, yes it will

J_Tay81 · Nov 27, 2010

I bought and use this tuner:
http://www.amazon.com/4-STRING-UKULELE-ELECTRONIC-DIGITAL-TUNER/dp/B000WEH44Y/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1290878147&sr=1-3

It doesn't show it on the pic but it has a switch where you can choose C or D tuning and the face lights up with whatever you're playing. I've had great luck with it and it's pretty cheap too.

Ingrate · Nov 27, 2010

raecarter said:
So how would the A# show on tuners?

Like this:

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(I'm fretting the G-string 3rd fret. These gadgets are great for checking 'ukulele intonation. I never try out new 'ukes w/o one.)

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