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12-36. EJ63I is a nickel wound set of strings for tenor banjo, played in GDAE tuning. D'Addario's portfolio of products designed specifically for World Instruments is based on research and product testing with instrument builders and professional players.
- Is a 4 string banjo a tenor banjo?
- What's the difference between a tenor banjo and an Irish tenor banjo?
- Can you play tenor banjo on a 5 string?
- What are the strings on a 4 string banjo?
Is a 4 string banjo a tenor banjo?
Tenor banjos are 4 string banjos that have a shorter neck and come in two varieties, the 17 fret and the 19 fret.
What's the difference between a tenor banjo and an Irish tenor banjo?
The standard tenor banjo tuning is exactly the same as the viola and the Irish tenor banjo tuning is exactly the same as a violin/mandolin, but an octave below. The Irish tenor tuning (G, D, A, E) today is the standard and uses a special set of Irish tenor banjo strings.
Can you play tenor banjo on a 5 string?
No one except banjoists will know the difference. The 5th string peg is usually not glued in so you can grab it and pull the whole tuner out if you want. To get started, get a chord chart for your tuning and just strum your way through a bunch of songbooks.
What are the strings on a 4 string banjo?
The plectrum banjo is traditionally tuned (4th to 1st string) C, G, B, D. By raising the fourth string from C to D and raising the first string from D to E, the banjo is tuned to Chicago tuning.
