Double C (gCGCD) Tuning

Tune your banjo to Double C (gCGCD) — G4, C3, G3, C4, D4

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About Double C (gCGCD) Tuning

A popular old-time banjo tuning that emphasizes the key of C. Named for having two C strings, it's widely used in clawhammer and frailing styles for a deep, modal sound.

String Notes

String 1
G4
String 2
C3
String 3
G3
String 4
C4
String 5
D4

Other Banjo Tunings

Standard Open G (gDGBD)

G4 - D3 - G3 - B3 - D4

Open D (aDAF#D)

A4 - D3 - A3 - F#3 - D4

Sawmill (gDGCD)

G4 - D3 - G3 - C4 - D4

Drop C (gCGBD)

G4 - C3 - G3 - B3 - D4

Guitar (gDGBE)

G4 - D3 - G3 - B3 - E4

Open C (gCGCE)

G4 - C3 - G3 - C4 - E4