Zhongruan tuner – Fifths (G-D-A-E)
G-D-A-E · Alternative
This free online tuner listens through your microphone and shows how close each string of your Zhongruan is to Fifths (G-D-A-E) tuning (G-D-A-E). 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.
About Fifths (G-D-A-E) tuning
Compared with Standard (G-D-G-D), Fifths (G-D-A-E) moves 2 strings. Every change is upward, the largest by 2 semitones, so the strings pull tighter than in Standard (G-D-G-D).2 strings stay exactly where they were.
| String | Standard (G-D-G-D) | Fifths (G-D-A-E) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | G3 | A3 | up 2 semitones |
| 4 | D4 | E4 | up 2 semitones |
Played open, the strings sound G-D-A-E – from G2 at the bottom to E4 at the top, a span of 1 octave and 9 semitones. Step by step across the neck the intervals are a fifth, a fifth, a fifth, and that is what decides how chord shapes fall under the hand.
History
Where the Fifths (G-D-A-E) tuning comes from
G-D-A-E in fifths gives the zhongruan the tuning of the viola or mandola family; it is used by some modern players.
Other Zhongruan tunings
Standard
Alternative
Chords for this tuning
How do I tune my Zhongruan to Fifths (G-D-A-E)?
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-D-A-E).
Which notes are used in Fifths (G-D-A-E) tuning?
Fifths (G-D-A-E) tuning for Zhongruan uses the notes G-D-A-E, 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.