The related question below talks about the various tunings and strings for an Ukulele.
The mechanical process is pretty straightforward for those that can be done with a simple knot at the bridge end. Those that have a more complex method are still pretty easy. There are a couple of videos on YouTube that show the method of tying the knots.
And remember that it will take several days for the strings to stretch and settle to the point where they will hold the tuning for more than a few minutes.
Use a reference note from a piano, guitar, pitch pipe or use an electronic tuner.
The standard tuning is G'CEA but there are other options.
There are many ways of tuning an ukulele. The standard tuning in most places is GCEA, with the C being the lowest note. The Baritone ukulele is usually tuned DGBE.
From the string
The 8 stringed ukulele is also known as a taropatch.
Perhaps what you have is an 8 string ukulele. Sometimes called a taropatch.
It will depend on the tuning and size of the instrument. On the baritone size the lowest note is going to be the D string. On the GCEA tuned ukulele, it will be the C string.
Because it has strings.it has strings.
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From the string
The 8 stringed ukulele is also known as a taropatch.
If it is long enough you can re-string the instrument with it.
Perhaps what you have is an 8 string ukulele. Sometimes called a taropatch.
It will depend on the tuning and size of the instrument. On the baritone size the lowest note is going to be the D string. On the GCEA tuned ukulele, it will be the C string.
Because it has strings.it has strings.
String instruments are called that because they have ... strings.
An ukulele has four strings. Each string makes a separate note when plucked without pressing a fret.
There are websites which tells you what each string can sound like. Play the sound and turn the tuning pegs until the string on your ukulele matches up with the virtual string on the computer. Repeat with the rest of the strings. A link to a good website for ukulele tuning is in the 'Related Links' section. Most of the smart phones also have a an app that can be downloaded for tuning as well.
Currently the standard is G'CEA.
In the string family is the guitar, electric bass, violin, viola, cello, double bass, banjo, mandolin, Ukulele, and harp.