Standard Open G (gDGBD) Tuning
Tune your banjo to Standard Open G (gDGBD) — G4, D3, G3, B3, D4
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About Standard Open G (gDGBD) Tuning
The standard 5-string banjo tuning, also called Open G. When strummed open, it produces a G major chord. This is the most common tuning for bluegrass, old-time, and folk banjo playing.
String Notes
String 1
G4
String 2
D3
String 3
G3
String 4
B3
String 5
D4