Banjo (5-string)
The 5-string banjo is the most common banjo type, using open G tuning with a short drone 5th string. It is the defining instrument of bluegrass music.
| Instrument family | Strings (Plucked) |
| Clef | Treble |
| Concert pitch | Yes |
| Concert range | C3–C6 |
Playable Range
Comfortable range: C3–C6
Standard Tuning
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | G4 |
| 2 | D3 |
| 3 | G3 |
| 4 | B3 |
| 5 | D4 |
Double C (Open C)
An alternate tuning for Banjo (5-string) where the strings are tuned to G4–C3–G3–B3–C4.
| String | Note |
|---|---|
| 1 | G4 |
| 2 | C3 |
| 3 | G3 |
| 4 | B3 |
| 5 | C4 |
Fingering Chart
View the complete fingering chart for the Banjo (5-string), including standard fingerings, alternate fingerings, and high-register notes.
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