Sawmill (GDGD) Tuning

Tune your mandolin to Sawmill (GDGD) — G3, D4, G4, D5

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About Sawmill (GDGD) Tuning

An old-time Appalachian tuning with octave G and D pairs. Creates a powerful drone sound ideal for old-time fiddle tunes. The open fifths give a raw, driving rhythm that defines the old-time mandolin sound.

String Notes

Course 1
G3
Course 2
D4
Course 3
G4
Course 4
D5

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