4-String Banjo tuner — Tenor Standard (CGDA)
C-G-D-A · Standard
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Microphone off
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This free online tuner listens through your microphone and shows how close each string of your 4-String Banjo is to Tenor Standard (CGDA) tuning (C-G-D-A). Play a string, watch the needle, and turn the peg until the meter glows green. If you prefer tuning by ear, tap any string card to hear its reference tone.
Other 4-String Banjo tunings
Standard
Chords for this tuning
How do I tune my 4-String Banjo to Tenor Standard (CGDA)?
Allow microphone access, pluck a string, and the tuner will detect it automatically. The needle shows whether the string is flat or sharp — adjust until the reading is within ±5 cents (C-G-D-A).
Which notes are used in Tenor Standard (CGDA) tuning?
Tenor Standard (CGDA) tuning for 4-String Banjo uses the notes C-G-D-A, listed from the lowest string to the highest.
Can I tune without a microphone?
Yes. Every string card plays a reference tone — tap it and match your string to the sound by ear.