- The bandurria has six(6) sets of strings, tuned in the intervals of fourths.
- First Set (3 strings)
- Tuned to a high G(sol), the second G above the middle C(do) of the piano
- Second Set (3 strings)
- Tuned to D(re), a fourth below the high G
- Third Set (3 strings)
- Tuned to A(la), a fourth below the D
- Fourth Set (2 strings)
- Tuned to E(mi), a fourth below the A
- Fifth Set (2 strings)
- Tuned toB(si), a fourth below the E
- Sixth Set (1 string)
- Tuned to F#(fa), a fourth below the B
- First Set (3 strings)
- The piccolo have the same tuning as the bandurria.
- The laud is tuned exactly the same as the bandurria except one octave lower.
- The octavina is tuned exactly the same as the laud and is interchangeable with it.
- The 6-string guitar is tuned as follows:
- First String
- E(mi), the first E above the middle C of the piano
- Second String
- B(si), going lower
- Third String
- G(sol)
- Fourth String
- D(re)
- Fifth String
- A(la)
- Sixth String
- E(mi)
- First String
- The bass guitar(bajo de uñas) has 4 strings and are tuned in fourths.
- First String
- G(sol), the first below G below the middle C of the piano
- Second String
- D,(re), going lower
- Third String
- A(la)
- Fourth String
- E(mi)
- First String
A pitch pipe instead of a piano may be used for tuning.
