Banjo (5-string) Tuning Guide
The standard tuning for Banjo (5-string) is G4–D3–G3–B3–D4 (5 strings, low to high). There are also 1 common alternate tuning used for different musical styles.
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 |
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