Pretty much but tuning it to CGDA is tough since you'll have to find the right strings for the right tension. Though, I'm sure you've already thought about that.
I've tried the Aquila CGDA and GDAE strings, and had a lot of fun with them. Scales and melodic patterns are easier, and it's great to hear such low notes coming out of a Uke. The downside is the chords don't tend to sound as good as standard linear tuning due to the notes being spaced apart more widely.
But will you be able to play chords or tabs arranged for uke? Why not master the standard tuning and chords before going to the fringe side? You might just as easily get a mandolin rather than a uke.
But will you be able to play chords or tabs arranged for uke? Why not master the standard tuning and chords before going to the fringe side? You might just as easily get a mandolin rather than a uke.
Funny. I always thought mandolins are most commonly tuned GDAE, same as a violin which is in perfect fifths. At least that's the tuning used by everyone I know who plays a mandolin.