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Hello, I recently bought a custom string set which is tuned in 5ths (Linear tuning - CGDA) and I absolutely fell in love with it. I'm a newer ukulele player and this particular tuning isn't very widespread by the looks of it. I wanted to share my thoughts and hear your thoughts on this tuning.
I want to start with what I don't like about this tuning, there doesn't seem to be a lot of resources out there for chord shapes which is a blessing and a curse. The chord shapes I've discovered so far are not overly difficult to play but can be stretchy.
I have a lot of positive things to say too. Firstly, the range is truly amazing coming from a reentrant Uke. I have (I think) an octave more notes I can play below Middle C. Chords. It sounds richer and fuller with this tuning. I found that it shines when it comes to soloing and single notes. I struggled to visualize the tuning of the traditional ukulele. However, with 5ths tuning I'm really able to see what notes I'm playing because they are logically laid out. The last point I wanted to raise is that through the lack of resources on this tuning, I'm learning to read sheet music and adapt it to this style of ukulele. I'm having a lot of fun doing this and I'm learning a lot about music.
Let me know if you use 5ths tuning and your takes on it.
Thanks!
I want to start with what I don't like about this tuning, there doesn't seem to be a lot of resources out there for chord shapes which is a blessing and a curse. The chord shapes I've discovered so far are not overly difficult to play but can be stretchy.
I have a lot of positive things to say too. Firstly, the range is truly amazing coming from a reentrant Uke. I have (I think) an octave more notes I can play below Middle C. Chords. It sounds richer and fuller with this tuning. I found that it shines when it comes to soloing and single notes. I struggled to visualize the tuning of the traditional ukulele. However, with 5ths tuning I'm really able to see what notes I'm playing because they are logically laid out. The last point I wanted to raise is that through the lack of resources on this tuning, I'm learning to read sheet music and adapt it to this style of ukulele. I'm having a lot of fun doing this and I'm learning a lot about music.
Let me know if you use 5ths tuning and your takes on it.
Thanks!