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Why Is the Ukulele Tuned GCEA? 🎸 7 Surprising Reasons (2025)

Have you ever wondered why nearly every ukulele—from beachside strummers to concert hall pros—is tuned to that cheerful sequence of notes: G, C, E, A? It’s not just tradition or random chance. Behind the ukulele’s iconic GCEA tuning lies a…





