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Instrument Strings & Courses Tuning(s) Alternative Names Origin Notes Picture
Jarana huasteca 5 strings

5 courses

 G3 • B3 • D4 • F#4 • A4 Mexico
Jarana jarocha 8 strings

5 courses
  • Modern or "Commercial"

A3 • D4 D4 • G3 G4 • B3 B3 • E4

  • Traditional

G3•C4 C4•E3 E3•A3 A3•G4

 Mexico Part of their name usually describes their size, for example:

Jarana Chaquiste, Jarana Primera, Jarana Segunda, Jarana Tercera, Jarana Tercerola

Where octave doublings occur will often differ depending on the size of the instrument. The larger instruments commonly double the middle courses at the octave.
Jarana Jarocha Requinto 4 strings

4 courses

 Standard/Common:

G2•A2•D2•G3

Alternates:

  • C2•D2•G2•C3
  • C2•D2•G3•C3
  • A2•D3•G3•C3
 Jarocha Requinto, Requinto Jarocha, Guitarra De Son Mexico
Jarana Leona 4 strings

4 courses

 G2•A2•D3•G3 Mexico
Jouhikko 3 strings

3 courses

 D A E Jouhikannel Finland Absolute pitch is not fixed on this instrument

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