Irish Banjo: The instruments: The banjolele: Banjolele tunings

Banjolele tunings



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The common soprano ukulele tunings are the most obvious ones for the banjolele as well. But there are lots of other alternatives and don't be afraid to experiment a little.

NamePitchesCommentsString gauges 

Common tunings

D tuninga' d' f#' b'Perhaps the most commonly used ukulele tuning today.  
C tuningg' c' e' a'Another common "modern" ukulele tuning, one note below D tuning.  
C, low G tuningg c' e' a'Like the C tuning but with the fourth string one octave lower.  

Other tunings

Fiddle tuningg d' a' e''This tuning is perhaps more associated with the mandolin-banjo and the banjolin, but it should work on  banjolele too.  
ADADa' d' a d''Great for dulcimer style playing!  

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