How to Tune a Banjo

 It is not difficult to Tune a banjo. There are various sorts of banjos that all are tuned in an unexpected way. The most well-known banjo type is a 5 string banjo and has a standard tuning in open G - the notes from the fifth string to the first are G, D, G, B, D. Figure out substitute tunings and tunings for any remaining banjo types here.

5-String Banjo

G, D, G, B, D
The most standard 5-string banjo tuning. This is alluded to as "Open G" Tuning in light of the fact that the banjo is tuned to an open G harmony, truly intending that in the event that you play the banjo without fingering any of the strings on the neck you will play a G harmony.

G, C, G, C, D
Frequently utilized in Old Time music, this is alluded to as "Twofold C" Tuning on the grounds that the banjo has two C strings.

G, C, G, B, D
This is alluded to as "C" Tuning. It can likewise be alluded to as "Drop C" Tuning since coming from the open G tuning, the D string on the fourth string is dropped down to a C.

F#, D, F#, A, D
This is alluded to as "D" Tuning. Baron Scruggs involved this tuning on such melodies as "Reuben". You can likewise tune the fifth string to an "A" rather than a "F#" nevertheless be in "D" tuning. In the event that you play the banjo without worrying any strings in this tuning you will play a D harmony.

G, D, G, C, D
This is alluded to as "G Modal" Tuning. This is an extremely well known tuning for bygone era tunes like Shady Grove, Little Sadie, and numerous others. It is likewise some of the time called "Sawmill Tuning" or "Mountain Minor Tuning." This is exceptionally near standard G tuning however the subsequent string is adjusted to a C note. This disposes of the third of the G harmony and produces a G sus 4 harmony. By disposing of the third of the harmony, you can't determine whether it is a significant or minor harmony and gives it a modular sound.