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Instrument Tuning

Violin, Mandolin, Irish Tenor BanjoG, D, A, E

Viola, Cello, Tenor Banjo, Mandola, Mandocello, Tenor Guitar - C, G, D, A

Double Bass, Mando-Bass, Bass Guitar* (B*,) E, A, D, G, (C*)

Guitar - E, A, D, G, B, E

Concert Harp C♭, D♭, E♭, F♭, G♭, A♭, B♭ (repeating)

Ukulele G, C, E, A (the G string is higher than the C and E, and two half steps below the A string, known as reentrant tuning)

5-String Banjo G, D, G, B, D (another reentrant tuning, with the short 5th string tuned an octave above the 3rd string)

Cavaquinho D, G, B, D (standard Brazilian tuning)
 

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