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Bluegrass music uses standard tuning for the most part. From the lowest string set to the highest string set the tuning is GDAE. This tuning is the same as a violin or fiddle, but instead of 4 strings it has 4 pairs of strings (2 G strings, 2 D strings, 2 A strings and 2 E strings). While tuning your mandolin stroke one string of a pair and mute the other string using the pick. Checkout our mandolin beginner video lesson How to tune your mandolin »

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How it works?
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.
Not sure how to tune your mandolin?
Checkout our mandolin beginner video lesson How to tune your mandolin »

Want to be a more creative player? Checkout List of bluegrass mandolin songs. You can practice with awesome backing tracks, change licks and use other great learning features.
Spice things up?
These are the most common tunings you will encounter in a bluegrass/old-time music setting.

  • Standard mandolin tuning - GDAE
  • Gee-dad - GDAD
  • Open G - GDGB