“Irish Tenor Banjo Hack: G String Tuned Up to A – Here’s Why!”

📄 Video Description: In this video from Mind Music Course, we explore an alternative tuning for the Irish tenor banjo — tuning the G string up a whole tone to A. We’ll look at the musical reasoning behind this adjustment, how it affects your playing, and the tonal advantages it offers for certain tunes and styles. Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, this small change can open up a world of creative possibilities and make some fingerings a lot more intuitive. 🎵 Tuning Reference: Standard Irish Tenor Banjo tuning is GDAE — we’re taking that low G and tuning it up to A, resulting in ADAE. 🎶 Ideal for: Reels in D major, drone effects, modal playing, and more. 👉 Subscribe for more traditional Irish banjo tips, lessons, and technique breakdowns. 👍 Like, share, and leave a comment below if you’ve tried this tuning — we’d love to hear how it worked for you! #irishbanjo #tenorbanjo #banjotuning #tradmusic #mymusiccourse Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:20 Benefits 00:45 Chords 01:20 C# 01:55 A minor Drone 02:25 Problems 03:10 Alternative G Chord 03:25 Not Traditional 04:00 Lighter strings 04:30 Dusty Windows A Drone 05:00 outro