4-String Banjo Tunings
9 4-String Banjo tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard 4-String Banjo tuning
Standard — C3 G3 D4 A4
Standard Chords →All 4-String Banjo tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard 4-String Banjo tuning?
Standard 4-String Banjo tuning is C3 G3 D4 A4, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (Standard) that almost all 4-String Banjo chord charts assume.
How many 4-String Banjo tunings are there?
This page lists 9 4-String Banjo tunings — standard, drop, open and alternate. Each shows its notes and links to full chord charts.
How do I read a tuning written as C3 G3 D4 A4?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. C3 G3 D4 A4 means the lowest string sounds C3 and the highest string sounds A4.
How do I play chords in an alternate 4-String Banjo tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact 4-String Banjo tuning.
