Arabic (CGADGC) Tuning Chart
A free printable chart for Arabic (CGADGC) (C - G - A - D - G - C): each string's note, octave and frequency at A4 = 440 Hz, and which 6 strings change from standard E-A-D-G-B-E. Print it for lessons, pin it, or link to it from your course page.
| String | Note | Hz | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | C2 | 65.41 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| 5 | G2 | 98.00 | Tune down a whole step |
| 4 | A2 | 110.00 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| 3 | D3 | 146.83 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| 2 | G3 | 196.00 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| 1 | C4 | 261.63 | Tune down 4 semitones |