5-String Banjo tuner — Double C (gCGCD)
G-C-G-C-D · Alternative
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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 5-String Banjo is to Double C (gCGCD) tuning (G-C-G-C-D). 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 5-String Banjo tunings
Chords for this tuning
How do I tune my 5-String Banjo to Double C (gCGCD)?
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 (G-C-G-C-D).
Which notes are used in Double C (gCGCD) tuning?
Double C (gCGCD) tuning for 5-String Banjo uses the notes G-C-G-C-D, 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.