{"id":19232,"date":"2019-06-19T11:27:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T11:27:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roadietuner.com\/?post_type=blog&p=19232"},"modified":"2023-07-10T12:38:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-10T12:38:34","slug":"alternate-tuning-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roadiemusic.com\/blog\/alternate-tuning-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Alternate Tuning: Everything You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve covered <\/span>alternate tunings<\/span><\/a> extensively on this blog, and recommended several great <\/span>songs you can learn to play<\/span><\/a> with new tunings.\u00a0<\/span>We\u2019ve even written <\/span>an entire ebook<\/a><\/span> on it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But rather than have you randomly rummage around on our blog (you totally should!); We decided it would be great to have all the alternate tuning material in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n

So, in this guide to alternate tuning, you will find<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2022First, the common alternate tunings you should try out;<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 The different tunings created by famous guitarists<\/p>\n

\u2022 AND, Where to find more alternate tunings<\/p>\n

There are countless hours of education and entertainment here, so prepare to break off contact with your loved ones and postpone that Netflix marathon.<\/span><\/p>\n

Common alternate tunings you should try<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>list of possible guitar tunings<\/span><\/a> is indeed a long one. Fortunately, you don\u2019t have to learn every single one to discover the Holy Grail of rock stardom. <\/span><\/p>\n

Below we\u2019ll go through some of the most common alternate tunings used by the greats. Adding these to your repertoire will greatly improve your skills. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Open A tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Open A alternate tuning is popular in Blues music, and we initially wrote about it in our blog on <\/span>open alternative tunings<\/span><\/a> you should try out. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Open A tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

E A E A C# E<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Open A tuning?\u00a0<\/span>Check out these popular songs and see if you can nail one or two of them:<\/span><\/p>\n

Led Zeppelin – In My Time of Dying<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Robert Johnson – Cross Road Blues<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

John Mayall & Eric Clapton – Lonely Years<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Open C tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Open C alternate uses the three notes from the C major chord triad. We\u2019ve previously written about <\/span>how John Fahey has used it<\/span><\/a> extensively in his music.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Open C tuning\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

C G C G C E<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Open C tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

John Fahey – Poor Boys Long Way From Home<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Led Zeppelin – Friends<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Soundgarden – Pretty Noose<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Open D tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Open D is quite similar to the Open E, and the latter can sound like the former if you put a capo on the second fret. Check out our article on <\/span>how Joni Mitchell uses the Open D<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Open D tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

D A D F\u266f A D<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Open D tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Alt J – Matilda<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Joni Mitchell – Big Yellow Taxi<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Rolling Stones – You Got The Silver<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Open G tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Open G tuning has been used by famous acts like Dire Straits, Jeff Buckley, and, of course, The Rolling Stones. You can read about <\/span>how Keith Richards uses the Open G<\/span><\/a> here on our blog.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Open G tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

D G D G B D <\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Open G tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pearl Jam – Daughter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Pink Floyd – Fearless<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Rolling Stones – Can’t You Hear Me Knockin’<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

5. Drop A tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Drop A is another favorite among rock bands, and we\u2019ve mentioned several of its uses in our blog post on <\/span>iconic alternate tunings<\/span><\/a> you need to try.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Drop A tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

A A D G B E<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Drop A tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Filter – Welcome to the Fold<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Foo Fighters – Stacked Actors<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Muse – Citizen Erased<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

6. Drop D tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The infamous Drop D alternate tuning is a staple in the heavier rock divisions. Naturally, we\u2019ve also covered this in our post on <\/span>iconic alternate tunings<\/span><\/a> — it\u2019s simply too notorious to leave out.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Drop D tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

D A D G B E<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Drop D tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Led Zeppelin – Moby Dick<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Rage Against the Machine – Killing in the Name<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Beatles – I Want You (She\u2019s So Heavy)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

7. Modal D tuning (DADGAD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you stopped and wondered what Modal D was, then don\u2019t worry — everyone knows it as DADGAD. Fans of The Yardbirds and Led Zeppelin will know <\/span>the power of the DADGAD tuning<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the DADGAD tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

D A D G A D<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with DADGAD tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Ed Sheeran – Photograph<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Led Zeppelin – Black Mountain Side<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Steel Panther – That\u2019s When You Came In<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Tip: many of these tunings come already built-in the Roadie Tuner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Different tunings created by famous guitarists<\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve covered some of the most common alternate tunings, and that should get you well on your way to the path of the virtuoso.<\/span><\/p>\n

But actual virtuosos make up their own alternate tunings. So let\u2019s have a look at some that have been popularized by famous bands and solo guitarists. <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Darkness Within tuning (Drop B#)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Machine Head is largely credited with popularizing <\/span>the Drop B# alternate tuning; <\/a><\/span>But many other bands (including everyone\u2019s favorite — Nickelback) have used it as well. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Darkness Within tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

B F# B E G# C# <\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Darkness Within tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

A Perfect Circle – Judith<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Disturbed – The Vengeful One<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Machine Head – Darkness Within<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Iommi tuning (Drop C#)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath had a problem; when he lost half of his right hand as a teenager. The solution to that problem was <\/span>the Drop C# alternate tuning<\/span><\/a> — and his signature sound.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Iommi tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

C# G# C# F# A# D# <\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Iommi tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Alice in Chains – We Die Young<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Avenged Sevenfold – Hail to the King<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Black Sabbath – Snowblind<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

3. Nashville tuning (high strung)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Nashville tuning is used in (you guessed it…) a lot of country and blues. However, it does require you to <\/span>replace four of your six guitar strings<\/span><\/a> in order for it to work. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Nashville tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

Replace the E, A, D and G strings with lighter gauge strings and tune them an octave higher.<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Nashville tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Pink Floyd – Hey You<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Rolling Stones – Wild Horses<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Iggy Pop & The Stooges – Gimme Danger<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

4. Nick Drake tuning<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Now, Nick Drake has been known to use many an alternate tuning. But there is only one \u201c<\/span>Nick Drake tuning<\/span><\/a>\u201d. if you\u2019re a fan of the man, this one is a must-have in your repertoire. <\/span><\/p>\n

How to tune your guitar in the Nick Drake tuning<\/span><\/p>\n

C G C F C E<\/b><\/p>\n

What can you play with Nick Drake tuning?<\/span><\/p>\n

Nick Drake – Place To Be<\/a><\/p>\n

Nick Drake – Hazey Jane II<\/a><\/p>\n

The Tallest Man On Earth – A Field of Birds<\/a><\/p>\n

Where to find more alternate tunings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As mentioned, there are many, many, <\/span>many<\/span><\/i> ways to tune a guitar — and any other stringed instrument, for that matter. Fortunately, there are a lot of resources available on tunings.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve done the heavy lifting for you and aggregated the <\/span>best alternative tuning resource<\/a>s<\/span> we could find online — so knock yourself out!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to learn more?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hopefully, you\u2019ve got a good understanding of the many options you have with alternate tunings. In conclusion, this list is by no means exhaustive, but it\u2019s a good foundation for the would-be virtuoso.<\/span><\/p>\n

We actually have an entire ebook written on alternate tuning, and you\u2019re welcome to <\/span>g<\/span>rab it for free<\/span><\/a> right here on our site.<\/span><\/p>\n

PS: For those using a Roadie Tuner<\/a>, trying different tunings will be as easy as tuning to standard. Roadie comes with a whole bunch of alternate tunings already preset. You can also create new tunings<\/a> using the free Roadie Tuner ap<\/a>p!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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