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Thread #90246   Message #1709628
Posted By: GUEST,jim
03-Apr-06 - 03:53 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Req: Sweet Sunny South - Carter Family?
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Carter Family lyrics please
re: banjo tuning

I first decide what key suits my voice and then if it's C or D or E, I use double C tuning gCGcd. If it's G,A or B, I use G tuning gDGbg.

Double C works equally well for minor or major(no thirds), For a G minor, I'll tune the second string to Bb or C.