TuneBanjo string notes and frequencies
In open G the strings, from the short 5th string to the 1st, are G4 D3 G3 B3 D4. Frequencies below use A4 = 440 Hz.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | G4 | 392.00 Hz |
| 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
Tunings in this tuner
| Tuning | Notes (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Open G | G4 D3 G3 B3 D4 |
| Double C | G4 C3 G3 C4 D4 |
How to tune a banjo
- Press Start Tuning and allow microphone access when your browser asks.
- Play one note. Pluck a single string or play one key, close to the microphone, and let it ring.
- Read the display. The big letter is the nearest note. The bar shows how far off you are: left is flat (tune up), right is sharp (tune down).
- Turn until it goes green. Inside your tolerance (±3 cents by default) the display turns green and the string gets a check mark.
Tips
- The short 5th string is the highest note. Tune it last.
- Banjo heads respond to humidity. Check tuning again after the instrument has been out of its case for a few minutes.
FAQ
What is open G tuning on banjo?
g D G B D: G4 on the short 5th string, then D3 G3 B3 D4. Strumming all open strings plays a G major chord.