Banjo Tunings
17 Banjo tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Banjo tuning
Standard (Open G) — G4 D3 G3 B3 D4
Standard (Open G) Chords →Most-used Banjo tunings
- Double C — G4 C3 G3 C4 D4
All Banjo tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Banjo tuning?
Standard Banjo tuning is G4 D3 G3 B3 D4, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (Standard (Open G)) that almost all Banjo chord charts assume.
How many Banjo tunings are there?
This page lists 17 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 G4 D3 G3 B3 D4?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. G4 D3 G3 B3 D4 means the lowest string sounds G4 and the highest string sounds D4.
How do I play chords in an alternate Banjo tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Banjo tuning.
