Mandola Tunings
4 Mandola tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Mandola tuning
Standard — C3 G3 D4 A4
Standard Chords →All Mandola tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Mandola tuning?
Standard Mandola tuning is C3 G3 D4 A4, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (Standard) that almost all Mandola chord charts assume.
How many Mandola tunings are there?
This page lists 4 Mandola 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 Mandola tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Mandola tuning.
