It is also sometimes called “Sawmill Tuning” or “Mountain Minor Tuning.” This is very close to standard G tuning but the second string is tuned up to a C note. I know there's gotta be tons out there, but I'm also jsut starting out. But I only have a handful that are part of my normal repertoire in Sawmill tuning (gDGCD, either open or capoed up). Sawmill tuning (gDGCD or aEADE) is very common tuning in Old-Time banjo music. I don't play much in Sawmill but I should learn Shady Grove. Also, does anyone know whereabouts Sawmill was most popular? All fun. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Registered User Join Date Apr 2016 Posts 6. Tom Joad's site has most of them but I'll Fly Away is here in the tab section. Shady Grove Squirrel Hunters West Virginia Girls (very recently) I know The Cuckoo is one that (apparently) every banjo player should know, so I plan to add that one. "Sawmill tuning" or "Mountain minor tuning" Posted by ukuleleph on Thursday, June 24, 2010. I want to add more, and I'm looking for your favorites that you think I should try. The songs I can play in double C tuning: Soldier's Joy, Needle Case, Fly Around My Pretty Little Miss, I'll Fly Away. If you're in normal tuning, mute the A (5th string), and fret the B (2nd string) at the 3rd fret. So melodies that use it tend to sound a bit ancient. Shady Grove gDGCD tuning, Brainjo level 2-3. The Clawhammer Top 10, Episode 2: “Shady Grove” Nothing showcases the unique quality and sounds of the banjo quite like a “modal” tune. This is a very popular tuning for old time tunes such as Shady Grove, Little Sadie, and many others. Shady Grove is one of the most well-known folk and traditional tunes. Like I said, there’s just something special about the banjo and modal tunes.
Modal tunes really grab me in this tuning.
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