Why is a banjo on a lesson book's tracks tuned to 438hz?

1. What is banjo tuned to?
2. Is banjo tuned to 440?
3. Why are banjos hard to tune?
4. How many Hz do you need to tune a banjo?

What is banjo tuned to?

The most common banjo type is a 5 string banjo and has a standard tuning in open G - the notes from the 5th string to the 1st are G, D, G, B, D. Find out alternate tunings and tunings for all other banjo types here.

Is banjo tuned to 440?

440 is the standard in the U.S. Not all countries use 440. I believe in a lot of Europe the standard is slightly lower. Many tuners sold here default to 440, but allow you to change it to a lower or higher number.

Why are banjos hard to tune?

I gave the main reasons banjos are uniquely hard to tune (long thin flexible neck, bridge sits on thin flexible material, sensitivity to temperature, etc.) and ways to work around these challenges… Including the related challenge of hearing sadistic musical misfits make banjo jokes while you tune.

How many Hz do you need to tune a banjo?

A 5-STRING BANJO IS USUALLY TUNED TO D,B,G,D,G (294, 248, 196, 147, AND 393 Hz, RESPECTIVELY). THE BRIGHT SOUND HAS MANY HARMONICS.