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Short answer, yes. Each string , in most cases, can be tuned down or up one step. An E string can be D, D#,E or possibly F. The A can be tuned G, G#, A, A#. And so on for the others.
Each other string will have similar ranges relative to their root note. But, if you tune a string higher than its intended note, it can snap.
and ... there's tradition ..
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no idea .. youd probably be better off with guitar strings , but tossed this in the ring as an option to anyone reading ;-)
Each String diameter will be labelled on the package. E A D G B E are the "intended" notes for each string. (starting from the biggest to the smallest) For your DB's if your scale length (the length of suspended wire) is between 23"-25" I would stick to the recommended note, or one up/down... your choice.
Go to your local music store and get the cheapest "medium" acoustic guitar strings you can find. Don't stress it. Should be $5 a set or less... The diameters will be listed on the package... If you go from biggest to smallest, and use E A D G B E, you will do just fine. The girls will have fun trading them around and trying the different strings.
If the girls want to play together, (and not sound too much like dying cats) you could use an open tuning: (aka Vestapol)
D-A-D-F♯-A-D On the same strings.
The lowest string (E) becomes D, G Becomes F#, B becomes A, and E becomes D.
This makes a chord, so 6 Diddley bows all playing the same note (Open, fretted at the third, whatever) are now in harmony... THis is all within the acceptable range for the strings... and well... they're diddly bows being played by kids... it's not rocket science.... have fun with it!
Take your smart phone and download a free tuning application: on my android I use Pitch Lab free... works great.
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