42 tunings with step-by-step changes from standard, a mic tuner, reference tones, and a custom tuning builder.
New Standard Tuning (C G D A E G) tuning is C G D A E G, from the lowest (6th) string to the highest (1st). Compared with standard tuning, 5 strings change.
Mostly fifths, like a cello or mandolin, with a minor third on top. Wide range and very even chords.
| String | Note | Frequency (A = 440 Hz) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (highest) | G4 | 392.00 Hz | +3 from E |
| 2nd | E4 | 329.63 Hz | +5 from B |
| 3rd | A3 | 220.00 Hz | +2 from G |
| 4th | D3 | 146.83 Hz | as standard |
| 5th | G2 | 98.00 Hz | -2 from A |
| 6th (lowest) | C2 | 65.41 Hz | -4 from E |
From low to high the strings are perfect fifth, perfect fifth, perfect fifth, perfect fifth, minor third apart.
Starting from standard tuning: 6th string down 4 semitones to C; 5th string down a whole step (2 semitones) to G; 3rd string up a whole step (2 semitones) to A; 2nd string up 5 semitones to E; 1st string up 3 semitones to G. Use the tuner at the top of this page for each changed string.
From the lowest string to the highest: C2, G2, D3, A3, E4, G4 (C G D A E G).
Reverse the changes: 6th string up 4 semitones to E; 5th string up a whole step (2 semitones) to A; 3rd string down a whole step (2 semitones) to G; 2nd string down 5 semitones to B; 1st string down 3 semitones to E.
It raises at least one string by three semitones or more, which adds tension. Tune up slowly, and consider a lighter gauge for those strings.