Looking at the ukulele from the front, the g-string is on the far left and sounds higher than the C-string next to it. Other variations are the D tuning (a, d, f#, b) or the baritone tuning (d, g, b, e). The most common tuning for ukuleles is the C tuning with strings in g, c, e, and a, also called Hawaiian tuning. Soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles are tuned in the same way. How often does a ukulele need to be tuned?.These are some of the topics you’ll learn about: This guide on ukulele tuning covers soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles.