About the Tallulah Mayo Tuning for Ukulele

As a guitar tuning analyst presented with this unique configuration, it's immediately apparent that the "Tallulah Mayo" tuning, while specified for a Ukulele, pushes the boundaries of the instrument into territory more typically associated with a guitalele or even a smaller 6-string guitar. This setup, featuring six strings tuned to E2 C2 D3 G3 B3 E4, dramatically expands the sonic palette, offering a much deeper and wider range than a traditional four-string ukulele. The provided description, "Voluptas libero quibusdam quia eum sed qui neque est asperiores iure nostrud dolor debitis optio, vel dolor harum sint odit distinctio. Numquam ut con.", suggests a tuning designed for expressive freedom and distinct tonal qualities, inviting exploration beyond conventional ukulele playing.

Technical Analysis

From a technical standpoint, the E2 C2 D3 G3 B3 E4 open string configuration is highly unconventional for an instrument designated as a "Ukulele" due to the number of strings and the low register. The wide intervals and deep pitch are striking:

• The open strings present the following intervals from lowest to highest: a minor 6th down (E2 to C2), followed by a major 2nd (C2 to D3), a perfect 4th (D3 to G3), a major 3rd (G3 to B3), and finally another perfect 4th (B3 to E4).
• This creates an interesting, somewhat dissonant or open-sounding set of intervals overall, making it suitable for exploring unique harmonic textures. Notably, the G3-B3-E4 combination on strings 3, 2, and 1 forms an E minor triad. This provides a clear harmonic anchor point within the tuning.

Open Chords and Possibilities

While the full open tuning E-C-D-G-B-E doesn't form a single simple, common chord, the presence of an E minor chord (G3-B3-E4) on the top three strings is a significant feature. This triad can serve as a melodic and harmonic home base. The lower E2 and C2 strings offer powerful bass notes and extended harmonic possibilities. For instance, you can achieve:

• An immediate E minor chord by strumming strings 3, 2, and 1 open.
• By adding the low E2, you can create a rich E minor with an octave bass.
• Fretting the D3 string up 2 semitones to E3 while playing the E minor triad (G3-B3-E4) could hint at an E major sound, if the C2 is muted.
• The C2 string offers a strong minor seventh or flat sixth for E-based chords (e.g., E minor b6 or E minor 7 if the root is C). Its deep pitch is excellent for creating rich, extended jazz voicings or robust bass lines for chord-melody arrangements.

How to Tune to Tallulah Mayo

To achieve the Tallulah Mayo tuning on your 6-string Ukulele (or instrument with a similar string configuration), follow these precise string adjustments from lowest (String 6) to highest (String 1):

• String 6: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones). Tune this string to E2.
• String 5: Tune this string down 9 semitones. This is a substantial drop, moving it to C2. Please note: Tuning down 9 semitones is a significant alteration in tension. For optimal tone, intonation, and to prevent string damage, it is highly recommended to use a heavier gauge string specifically designed for such low tunings in this position.
• String 4: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones). Tune this string to D3.
• String 3: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones). Tune this string to G3.
• String 2: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones). Tune this string to B3.
• String 1: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones). Tune this string to E4.

Always use a reliable tuner and adjust string tension gradually to prevent breakage.

String 6: E2 (Lowest Pitch)

String 5: C2

String 4: D3

String 3: G3

String 2: B3

String 1: E4 (Highest Pitch)