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What is the tuning for a plectrum banjo?
The traditional tuning for a plectrum banjo is C, G, B, D. Featuring a resonator, this banjo will be louder and brighter than its openback sister the Goodtime Plectrum.
What is plectrum banjo?
The four-string plectrum banjo is a standard banjo without the short drone string. It usually has 22 frets on the neck and a scale length of 26 to 28 inches, and was originally tuned C3 G3 B3 D4. It can also be tuned like the top four strings of a guitar, which is known as "Chicago tuning".
Can you use guitar tabs for banjo?
Guitar music does not necessarily move over easily to banjo. As you know, they are tuned differently and of course have diofferent numbers of strings. Plus the right hand techniques are usually different. So at that point you either have to find a banjo tab for the piece or workit out on your own.
