Charango Tunings
12 Charango tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Charango tuning
Standard — G4 C5 E4 A4 E5
Standard Chords →Most-used Charango tunings
- Original — G C E A E
All Charango tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Charango tuning?
Standard Charango tuning is G4 C5 E4 A4 E5, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (Standard) that almost all Charango chord charts assume.
How many Charango tunings are there?
This page lists 12 Charango 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 C5 E4 A4 E5?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. G4 C5 E4 A4 E5 means the lowest string sounds G4 and the highest string sounds E5.
How do I play chords in an alternate Charango tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Charango tuning.
