All Tuning Modes
Explore different tuning modes for various musical styles. Click any mode to start tuning.
Popular Tuning Modes
Standard Tuning
PopularThe most common guitar tuning used in most genres of music.
Drop D
PopularPopular in rock and metal music for heavier power chords.
Drop C
PopularLower and heavier than Drop D, commonly used in metal music.
Open G
PopularCreates a G major chord when played open. Used by Keith Richards.
DADGAD
PopularCeltic tuning that creates a suspended fourth chord. Popular in folk music.
Half Step Down
PopularEvery string tuned down a half-step. Easier on the fingers and warmer tone.
Other Tuning Modes
Drop C#
A semitone between Drop D and Drop C for a darker tone.
Drop B
Very low tuning favored by metal bands for extremely heavy sound.
Open D
Forms a D major chord when strummed open. Popular in slide guitar.
Open C
Produces a C major chord when all strings are played open.
Open E
Creates an E major chord. Often used in blues and slide guitar.
Open A
Forms an A major chord when strummed open. Great for bottleneck playing.
Full Step Down
All strings tuned down a whole step for a deeper, heavier sound.
English guides
Need context before you retune?
These guides explain what each tuning means, when to use it, and what to listen for after you retune.
Start with the tuning process
A good first guide if you want a clear tuning process to follow.
Learn a common drop tuning
Drop D is the simplest jump from standard and the most useful one for a lot of players.
Learn a common open tuning
Open G is a practical starting point if you want drones, slide-friendly shapes, and easier major-chord movement.
Sanity-check the result
Helpful when the tuner says one thing and your ears say another.
Ready to Start Tuning?
Choose a tuning mode above or start with the most common standard tuning.
Start with Standard Tuning