What is the proper tuning for a mandolin?
G-D-A-E
The mandolin standard tuning is G-D-A-E. Well, actually, it’s G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E. With that in mind, you have a few options when it comes to tuning your mandolin: Tuning fork.
Can a snark tune a mandolin?
Review: SNARK SN-8 Super-tight tuner Being a mandolin and guitar player for almost 37 years, I got used to mainly use my ear to tune my mandolins and guitars. It allows me to tune my mandolin both at quiet and noisy environments very easily and has nice clear displays and excellent battery.
What key is a mandolin tuned in?
Mandolin 101 The tuning of the mandolin, low to high, is: G, D, A, E. See the graphic below. As a reference, on the piano, the low G is tuned to the G just below Middle C (C4), or G3.
Which Snark tuner is best for a mandolin?
7 Best Mandolin Tuners
- Snark ST-8 Super Tight Clip-On Tuner. Size: 3.5 x 1.8 x 1.8 inches.
- Peterson StroboClip HD Clip-On Strobe Tuner.
- Fender Clip-On Tuner FT-004.
- D’Addario NS Micro Clip-On Tuner.
- KLIQ UberTuner – Professional Clip-On Tuner for all Instruments.
- TC Electronic PolyTune 3.
- ClearTune.
How do you set up a snark?
The Snark defaults to the tuning reference of A-440Hz. To set the Snark to another tuning reference, push the round “PITCH CAL” button on the back side of the tuner and immediately press either the up or down triangular buttons to choose a new tuning reference. The pitch reference can be set anywhere from 415 – 466Hz.
What octave is A mandolin tuned to?
The standard octave mandolin tuning is G2G2−D3D3−A3A3−E4E4, so the lowest open strings are tuned to the lowest G on the guitar, and the highest strings are tuned to the same E as the highest string of the guitar.
Is A mandolin tuned the same as A guitar?
The mandolin is tuned to a system quite different to a standard electric guitar. Typically, it’s like an upside down version of the first 4 guitar strings: G-D-A-E. Also, remember that each pair of strings is normally tuned to the same tone, so it’s more like G-G-D-D-A-A-E-E.