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Instrument Tunings
TuneUniversal guide to common tunings for guitar, bass, ukulele and banjo.
Start with standard tuning, then use alternate tunings when you need lower riffs, open chords or a different sound.
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Guitar tunings
Standard, drop, open and extended-range tunings for modern guitar.
Standard tuning for GuitarLearn Standard tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: E - A - D - G - B - E.Common guitar tuningsCompare Standard, Drop D, Eb Standard, Open D and Open G in one practical guitar tuning guide.Eb Standard tuning guideLower every guitar string by a semitone to Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb for softer tension and a darker voice.Half Step Down tuning for GuitarLearn Half Step Down tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#.D Standard tuning for GuitarLearn D Standard tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - G - C - F - A - D.Full Step Down tuning for GuitarLearn Full Step Down tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - G - C - F - A - D.Drop D tuning guideTune guitar to D A D G B E for heavier low riffs and faster one-finger power chords.Drop D# tuning for GuitarLearn Drop D# tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D# - A# - D# - G# - C - F.Drop C sharp tuning guideLearn the exact notes of Drop C# tuning and when guitarists use it for heavier modern riffs.Drop C tuning guideLearn the exact Drop C notes and when players use this tuning for modern rock and metal.Open D tuning guideUse Open D tuning for resonant open strings, slide guitar and wider acoustic chord voicings.Open G tuning for GuitarLearn Open G tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - G - D - G - B - D.DADGAD tuning for GuitarLearn DADGAD tuning for Guitar. Reference notes: D - A - D - G - A - D.Drop A tuning for 7-string guitarLearn Drop A tuning for 7-string guitar. Reference notes: A - E - A - D - G - B - E.Drop E tuning for 8-string guitarLearn Drop E tuning for 8-string guitar. Reference notes: E - B - E - A - D - G - B - E.
Bass tunings
Standard bass and five-string low B tuning for lower range.
Ukulele tunings
High G, Low G and D tuning for different ukulele styles.
Ukulele Standard tuning for UkuleleLearn Ukulele Standard tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: G - C - E - A.Baritone Ukulele tuning for UkuleleLearn Baritone Ukulele tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: D - G - B - E.Low G tuning for UkuleleLearn Low G tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: G - C - E - A.D tuning tuning for UkuleleLearn D tuning tuning for Ukulele. Reference notes: A - D - F# - B.
Banjo tunings
Double C and Sawmill tunings for traditional banjo sounds.
FAQ
Which tuning is best for beginners?
Start with the standard tuning for your instrument because it is used in most songs, lessons and chord charts.
Can one tuner handle alternate tunings?
Yes. Choose the instrument or preset and tune each string to the reference notes.