3 strings · Academic and folk
Balalaika tuner for academic EEA and folk tunings
Tune all three physical balalaika strings to academic E4 E4 A4, traditional D4 F♯4 A4 or C4 E4 G4.
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Tuning target±5 cents
E4·E4·A4
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Academic balalaika tuning
Academic tuning uses two separate E4 strings followed by A4. Although the two E strings share one pitch, each has its own post and tension and must be checked independently.
The alternate DF♯A and CEG presets form open major chords suited to traditional folk playing and different regional setups.
Four clear steps
How to tune accurately
- 1Select the first E4 string and tune it in Auto mode.
- 2Mute it and tune the second physical E4 string separately.
- 3Finish with A4, then sound the three strings together.
- 4Recheck both unison E strings for audible beating.
Reference: A4 = 440 Hz
Notes and frequencies
| Physical string | Target | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 3 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
| String 2 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
| String 1 | A4 | 440.00 Hz |
Changing the tuner calibration recalculates every target from A4 = 415–450 Hz. The values above use the common 440 Hz reference.
All supported tunings
The instructions and frequency table above describe this page's tuning. These links open other supported setups directly in the live tuner. A separate guide appears only where one has been written.
Academic · EEA
E4 · E4 · A4
Folk D · DF♯A
D4 · F♯4 · A4
Folk C · CEG
C4 · E4 · G4
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
What is standard balalaika tuning?
The common academic tuning is E4, E4 and A4.
Why are two balalaika strings both E4?
They are separate unison strings, so both share E4 but each must be adjusted with its own peg.
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