It is helpful to learn the names of the strings so you can build chords and so you can tune your uke. Here is how I remember the names of the strings : Good Cats Eat Ants. It’s silly enough to remember! The string that is closest to your face while holding the uke as if you are playing, is the G string(top string)- going down toward your feet is the C string, then the E string, and lastly, the A string.