Mandolin Tunings
4 Mandolin tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Mandolin tuning
Standard — G2 D3 A3 E4
Standard Chords →All Mandolin tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Mandolin tuning?
Standard Mandolin tuning is G2 D3 A3 E4, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (Standard) that almost all Mandolin chord charts assume.
How many Mandolin tunings are there?
This page lists 4 Mandolin tunings — standard, drop, open and alternate. Each shows its notes and links to full chord charts.
How do I read a tuning written as G2 D3 A3 E4?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. G2 D3 A3 E4 means the lowest string sounds G2 and the highest string sounds E4.
How do I play chords in an alternate Mandolin tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Mandolin tuning.
