Tunings

Banjo Tunings

4 banjo tunings including Open G (gDGBD), Double C (gCGCD), Sawmill / Mountain modal (gDGCD), Open D (f♯DF♯AD): notes, string frequencies, fretboard maps and…

Open G (gDGBD) popular

G4 D3 G3 B3 D4

The standard 5-string bluegrass tuning; the high g drone sits on the short 5th string.

Double C (gCGCD)

G4 C3 G3 C4 D4

Clawhammer favourite for tunes in C and D (with a capo).

Sawmill / Mountain modal (gDGCD)

G4 D3 G3 C4 D4

Modal, dark-sounding tuning for old-time tunes.

Open D (f♯DF♯AD)

F#4 D3 F#3 A3 D4

Open D major chord with an F♯ drone.

5-string banjo: 5th (short drone) string first, then 4 → 1.