[DOC] [TLE] Mandolin - Wikipedia [PAR] It commonly has four courses of doubled metal strings tuned in unison (8 strings), although five (10 strings) and six (12 strings) course versions also exist. The courses are normally tuned in a succession of perfect fifths. [DOC] [TLE] How to tell a Mandolin, Mandola, Cittern, Bouzouki, Blarge, Tenor ... [PAR] The document that follows contains many tunings in square brackets ([]). ... 
Mandolin; Mandola; Octave Mandolin; Tenor Guitar; Bouzouki ... low to high from 
the bass side to the treble side (the opposite of a normal 12-string guitar tuning). 
.... Guitar in standard tuning 65cm D    A   D    G A    D             "DADGAD" tuned 
guitar [DOC] [TLE] The Mandolin Family - The Acoustic Music Company [PAR] Except where noted the pairs or courses of string are tuned in unison (to the same note). All except citterns have four courses, eight strings. Mandolin. Standard scale length +/- 14"/36cm. [DOC] [TLE] Octave strings on a regular mandolin - Mandolin Cafe [PAR] Is it possible to put a set of octave mandolin strings on a regular ... Reading the 
numbers, off the back of a set of Octave mandolin strings [DOC] [TLE] How many strings does a mandolin have? | Reference.com [PAR] A typical mandolin has eight strings. ... The mandola is available in many styles. 
... A: Unlike standard guitar tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E low to high), lap steel guitars... [DOC] [TLE] Buying Guide: How to Choose a Mandolin | The HUB [PAR] Nov 5, 2013 ... Many have carved tops and backs with the back in some cases being arched .... 
Standard 8-string mandolins have four courses, each with 2... [DOC] [TLE] Buying Guide: How to Choose the Right Mandolin Strings | The HUB [PAR] Apr 6, 2014 ... Knowing how to choose the right mandolin strings can often be a challenge. ... 
Many beginner-level instruments come with light-gauge strings. [DOC] [TLE] Mandolin vs Ukulele - Difference and Comparison | Diffen [PAR] Mandolin and Ukulele are both stringed musical instruments belonging to the lute 
... The Ukulele generally has four nylon or gut strings or four courses of strings. ... 
As time passed and the instrument spread around Europe, it took on many ... The 
standard tuning for soprano, concert, and tenor ukuleles is C-tuning, G'C'E'A'. [DOC] [TLE] How do I tune a mandolin? - Instructables [PAR] Feb 2, 2009 ... Mandolas, are tuned like a viola CGDA Unlike a 12 string guitar these ... If your 
mandolin strings are rusty or dark brown it's best to replace them... [DOC] [TLE] FAQ - Emando.com [PAR] Standard mandolin tuning is by far the most common: GDAE in fifths, starting at G 
... Other possibilities, depending on the number of strings, are EADG, EADGB,... [DOC] [TLE] mandolin-string-numbers [PAR] The standard numbering order of the Mandolin's four strings will be reversed: the 
lowest pitched string (G) becomes string 1, and the highest pitched string (E)... [DOC] [TLE] What is the difference between a mandolin and a guitar? - Quora [PAR] A mandolin is much shorter than a guitar, so the strings are shorter and therefore 
make higher ... A standard guitar has 6 strings, each tuned to a different note. ... 
Edit: Number of strings is variable both for guitar and mandolin, but mandolin has
... [DOC] [TLE] ATLAS of Plucked Instruments - mandolins [PAR] On this page you find the instruments of the mandolin type, with their much ... 
Then the separate variety of steel-string mandolins, with a variety of names. ..... 
The mandriola was popular in the early 20th Century, and many were made in 
Germany. ... Gibson, which also became quite popular and therefore a standard 
shape. [DOC] [TLE] Tuning the top 4 strings on guitar to standard mandolin tuning? on ... [PAR] Jun 13, 2013 ... ... the top four strings on the guitar to the standard tuning of a mandolin .... With so 
many strings tuned to D, you

Question: Number of strings on  a standard mandolin
Answer: 8