Ukuleles are divided according to their size. There are four main classifications: soprano, concert, tenor and baritone.
The soprano ukulele is the smallest size of ukulele. It's is the classic size of ukulele.
The concert ukulele is the next up in size with a length of around 23 inches.
Tenor ukuleles are larger still. Their greater size gives the fingers plenty of room for ukulele pyrotechnics.
The baritone ukulele is much larger than the other sizes and is tuned differently. Rather than being tuned like a ukulele, its strings are tuned the same as the top four strings of the guitar.
| Type |
Scale length |
Total length |
Tuning |
| Soprano or standard |
13" (33 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
A4-D4-F#4-B4 or G4-C4-E4-A4 |
| Concert |
15" (38 cm) |
23" (58 cm) |
G4-C4-E4-A4, or G3-C4-E4-A4 |
| Tenor |
17" (43 cm) |
26" (66 cm) |
G3-C4-E4-A4, G4-C4-E4-A4 , or D4-G3-B3-E4 |
| Baritone |
19" (48 cm) |
30" (76 cm) |
D3-G3-B3-E4 |
