What Are the Different Types of Ukuleles?
Sweetwater carries four main types (or sizes) of ukuleles: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Each size has its own timbre and register, giving it a distinct voice in the ukulele choir.
Soprano ukulele
- Scale length: ~13 inches
- Tuning: G, C, E, A
- Ideal for: Beginners, children, and players who prefer a traditionally bright ukulele sound
Concert ukulele
- Scale length: ~15 inches
- Tuning: G, C, E, A
- Ideal for: Players seeking a portable uke with a traditional sound that’s more comfortable to play
Tenor ukulele
- Scale length: ~17 inches
- Tuning: G, C, E, A
- Ideal for: Intermediate players, fingerpickers, and those looking for a richer and deeper sound
Baritone ukulele
- Scale length: ~19 inches
- Tuning: D, G, B, E
- Ideal for: Guitarists migrating to ukulele, and players seeking a bassier sound and larger instrument
