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:''For open strings in [[physics]], see [[string (physics)]].''
:''For open strings in [[physics]], see [[string (physics)]].''
In [[music]], the term '''open string''' refers to string of a [[string instrument]] when it is played at full length on the instrument —ie. played without shortening its length (ie. fretting on a guitar) on the fingerboard.
In [[music]], the term '''open string''' refers to string of a [[string instrument]] when it is played at full length on the instrument —ie. played without shortening its length (ie. fretting on a guitar) on the fingerboard.

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For open strings in physics, see string (physics).

In music, the term open string refers to string of a string instrument when it is played at full length on the instrument —ie. played without shortening its length (ie. fretting on a guitar) on the fingerboard.

This table lists open strings on some common string instruments and their standard tunings.

Violin G, D, A, E
Viola, Cello C, G, D, A
Double bass E, A, D, G
Guitar E, A, D, G, B, E