Orkney (CGDGCD) Tuning Chart
A free printable chart for Orkney (CGDGCD) (C - G - D - G - C - D): each string's note, octave and frequency at A4 = 440 Hz, and which 4 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 | D3 | 146.83 | Leave as is |
| 3 | G3 | 196.00 | Leave as is |
| 2 | C4 | 261.63 | Tune up a half step |
| 1 | D4 | 293.66 | Tune down a whole step |