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link to Concert Ukulele Tuning: Standard, DGBE and more

Concert Ukulele Tuning: Standard, DGBE and more

The following blog is largely concerned with the concert ukulele and the most suitable tunings for its scale length. I'll also be covering my observations on, albeit briefly, regarding other...

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link to How-To: Tuning a Domra and Basic Domra Chords

How-To: Tuning a Domra and Basic Domra Chords

Here's my guide on how to tune a domra, plus some domra chords. How Do You Tune a Domra? The tunings here are listed in both of the main scientific pitch designations: The Acoustical Society...

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link to How to Tune an Irish Bouzouki: Full Tuning Guide

How to Tune an Irish Bouzouki: Full Tuning Guide

Many people come to the Irish bouzouki from a more established instrument such as the guitar or mandolin.  The learning curve, however, shouldn’t get you running for the hills in...

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link to How to Tune a Cavaquinho (Plus Chord Examples)

How to Tune a Cavaquinho (Plus Chord Examples)

The cavaquinho (cavva-keen-yo) instrument comes in two basic forms: The Portuguese, which is about the size of a soprano ukulele, and the Brazilian, which is around the size of a concert...

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link to A Guide to Playing 5 String (Bluegrass) Banjo Chords

A Guide to Playing 5 String (Bluegrass) Banjo Chords

Any discussion of the banjo or how to play banjo chords will most likely be referring to the best known of this family of instruments, the 5-string, ‘G’ or bluegrass banjo.  This...

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link to Charango Tuning: How To Tune a Charango: Complete Guide

Charango Tuning: How To Tune a Charango: Complete Guide

It’s a little daunting for a beginner facing the prospect of tuning an instrument with a lot of strings like a charango. In reality, it’s a lot easier than you would imagine. Although the...

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