Open G Fiddle (GDGD) Tuner (G D G D)
Open G tuning (G3 D4 G4 D5) giving American bluegrass and folk tunes continuous open string chime.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Open G Fiddle (GDGD) String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Open G Fiddle (GDGD) at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | G | G3 | 196.00 Hz | |
| #3 | D | D4 | 293.66 Hz | |
| #2 | G | G4 | 392.00 Hz | |
| #1 | D | D5 | 587.33 Hz |
How to Tune to Open G Fiddle (GDGD)
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Open G Fiddle (GDGD).
Keep 4th string at G3 (196.00 Hz).
Keep 3rd string at D4 (293.66 Hz).
Lower 2nd string down a whole step from A4 to G4 (392.00 Hz).
Lower 1st string down a whole step from E5 to D5 (587.33 Hz).
More Violin Tunings
The universal orchestral and solo violin tuning pitched in perfect fifths (G3 D4 A4 E5).
High bass cross-tuning (A3 E4 A4 E5) used in Appalachian old-time fiddle for ringing open-string drone harmonics.
Every string tuned one whole step down (F3 C4 G4 D5) to match the diatonic Cajun C accordion.
Open G Fiddle (GDGD) Frequently Asked Questions
Why use GDGD open tuning on fiddle?▼
GDGD allows all 4 strings to ring as open G and D drones, creating deep reverberant tone without finger fatigue.