Baritone Ukulele Self Instructor, page:03

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	HOW TO TUNE THE BARITONE UKULELE The open strings of the Baritone Ukulele when correctly tuned, sound the tones D, G, B, E from the 4th to 1st string. It is important to remember in tuning that the 4th string is nearest you when the instrument is held in playing position.
	TUNING FROM THE PIANO KEYBOARD The piano keyboard affords the easiest method for tuning your instrument quickly and correctly. The following diagrammatic illustration shows the location and relationship of the open strings to the keyboard. Middle "C" is indicated on the keyboard chart for orientation purposes only. First locate this key on the pianoforte, (it is the white key, to the left of the group of two black keys, in the center of the keyboard directly under the manufacturers name), then tune the open strings D, G, B, E in the manner shown below.
	TUNING FROM A SPANISH GUITAR TUNER Since Baritone Ukulele Tuners are not manufactured, a Spanish Guitar Tuner may be substituted by using only the firsf four pipes to the right, namely D, G, B, E as depicted below. The Shaded pipes E and A are not used. Be sure to tune the strings an octave lower than the tones produced by the tuner.
	TUNING WITHOUT AID OF PIANO OR TUNER Tune the D or 4th string to as good a low tone quality as possible. Place the finger directly behind the fifth fret of the same (4th) string and tune the open 3rd string in unison. Next, place the finger behind the fourth fret of the 3rd string and tune the open 2nd string in unison. Finally, place the finger behind the fifth fret of the 2nd string and tune the open 1st string in unison.