Open string
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- For open strings in physics, see string (physics).
In music, the term open string refers to string of a string instrument when it is played at full length on the instrument —ie. played without shortening its length (ie. fretting on a guitar) on the fingerboard.
This table lists open strings on some common string instruments and their standard tunings.
Violin | G, D, A, E |
Viola, Cello | C, G, D, A |
Double bass | E, A, D, G |
Guitar | E, A, D, G, B, E |