What are the mandolin string names and notes, in order?

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A mandolin has four pairs of strings, called courses, tuned G D A E from the lowest (thickest) to the highest. Both strings in a pair are tuned to the same note, so the eight strings run G G, D D, A A, E E. 4th course (thickest, nearest your chin): G3rd course: D2nd course: A1st course (thinnest, nearest the floor): EThose are the same four notes as a violin, tuned in fifths. To check your tuning, fret any course at the 7th fret: it should match the next higher open course. G at the 7th fret gives D, D gives A, and A gives E.Because each course has two matching strings, a full set has two of each gauge. If one string in a pair breaks, it's usually best to replace both so they match.For more, see how is a mandolin strung and tuned?, what gauge mandolin strings should I use? and our mandolin strings guide. Our sets are in Mandolin Strings.

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