The charango tuning pegs function the same way as classical guitar tuning pegs.
The charango is a South American lute-like instrument with characteristics similar to the ukulele, mandolin and classical guitar. Its standard tuning outlines an Am7 chord, with each pair of strings tuned to G, C, E, A and E, respectively from lowest (closest to the player) to highest (furthest from the player). Each string pair is tuned in unison except for the middle E pair (tuned to an octave), and the notes all fall within the octave from E4 to E5.
Instructions
1. Remove the old strings from the charango by loosening each one until you can remove it from the tuner, then loosen the knot tied at the bridge.
2. Wipe off any dust, debris or finger oil buildup from the neck and body with a nonabrasive rag and guitar cleaning fluid.
3. String one of the two G strings through the bridge hole nearest to you as you hold the instrument. Leave about two inches sticking out past the bridge.
4. Loop the extra length of string to the left and behind the length of string that will stretch up to the neck, then back behind itself. Pull this knot snug but not tight against the bridge. Take the end of the string and wrap it over and back behind itself once more, then cinch the knot tight against the bridge and tie off any excess string.
5. Run the long length of the string up to its appropriate tuning peg (the one nearest you) and string it through the hole. Turn the peg clockwise until the string becomes taut then slide it into the appropriate notch in the nut. Continue turning the peg until you reach G4 on your tuner or reference instrument.
6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 for each string. In order, the remaining strings are G4, C5, C5, E4, E5, A4, A4, E5 and E5. For the five higher strings (E5, A4, A4, E5 and E5), note that the tuning pegs are turned counterclockwise to increase tension on the string and bring pitch up.
7. Recheck the tuning on each string to make sure the tension increase on the neck hasn't significantly altered the tuning.
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