Bach Suite V (CGDAb) Tuning

Tune your cello to Bach Suite V (CGDAb) — C2, G2, D3, Ab3

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About Bach Suite V (CGDAb) Tuning

Bach's Fifth Suite for Unaccompanied Cello calls for scordatura with the A string tuned down to Ab. This creates a darker, more somber tone that suits the suite's sarabande and other movements.

String Notes

String 1
C2
String 2
G2
String 3
D3
String 4
Ab3

Other Cello Tunings

Standard (CGDA)

C2 - G2 - D3 - A3

Whole Step Down (BbFCG)

Bb1 - F2 - C3 - G3

Half Step Down (BF#C#G#)

B1 - F#2 - C#3 - G#3

Open C (CGCG)

C2 - G2 - C3 - G3

Drop C (CGDC)

C2 - G2 - D3 - C3