Banjo · Double C tuning

Banjo chords in Double C tuning

Double C tuning is G C G C D, from the short fifth string to the first. The fourth and third strings down to C, for tunes in C and in D with a capo. A favourite of clawhammer and old-time players. Here is every common chord in it, on all twelve roots, each with every shape that can be played, to hear and to play.

Tune to Double CSearch any chord in Double C

Colours

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Other banjo tunings

Standard (open G)Open D