Stringed Instrument Tunings

This table lists open strings on some common string instruments and their standard tunings:

Violin, Mandolin: G, D, A, E

Viola, Cello, Tenor Banjo, Mandola, Tenor Guitar: C, G, D, A

Double Bass, Bass Guitar: E, A, D, G

Guitar: E, A, D, G, B, E

Ukulele: G, C, E, A
(the G string is higher than the C and E, and two half steps below the A string)

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