Online Clawhammer banjo Tuner

How to use banjo online tuner?

1. Select your instrument and press 'Start Tuning' button.
2. When prompted, allow your browser to use the microphone.
3. Pluck the string you want to tune and the tuner will highlight the note letter for you and show you if you are sharp or flat.
4. When the note turns orange, it means it is close to being in tune.
5. When the note turns green, that string is in tune.

How to tune banjo?

For bluegrass, the 5 string banjo is typically tuned to open G - gDGBD, but there are some songs that require other tunings. Open D, drop C, double C, or sawmill are some of the different tuning options you may encounter.

Starting out with banjo?

We offer plenty of beginner video lessons to help you get started. For example, our banjo learning path Learning Bluegrass Banjo: First Steps will teach you not only how to tune your banjo, but also your first rolls, licks, and more.