Tune Up Anywhere: The Ultimate Guide to 6-String Ukulele Tuners Online

The 6-string ukulele—often called a guitalele, 6-string tenor ukulele, or lele—is a glorious hybrid instrument. Combining the bright, tropical resonance of a traditional ukulele with the extended range and chordal versatility of a classical guitar, it’s a favorite among singer-songwriters, travelers, and multi-instrumentalists.

However, owning a 6-string uke comes with one unique quirk: tuning it can be tricky.

Because of its double courses (where certain strings are paired in octaves or unisons, much like a 12-string guitar or a charango), standard 4-string ukulele tuners often get confused, and standard guitar tuners don’t always reflect the exact pitch expectations of a ukulele scale.