Open G Tuning (DGDGBD)
Strum the open strings and you get a G major chord. From the thickest to the thinnest string the notes are D G D G B D.
| String | Note | Standard | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th (low) | D (D2) | E | changed |
| 5th | G (G2) | A | changed |
| 4th | D (D3) | D | – |
| 3rd | G (G3) | G | – |
| 2nd | B (B3) | B | – |
| 1st (high) | D (D4) | E | changed |
Tune to Open G Tuning step by step
- Lower the 6th string from E to D.
- Lower the 5th string from A to G.
- Leave the 4th (D), 3rd (G) and 2nd (B) strings as they are.
- Lower the 1st string from E to D.
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What is it used for?
Slide guitar, blues and rock rhythm parts.
Rolling Stones songs such as Brown Sugar and Start Me Up use it.
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FAQ
What are the notes of Open G Tuning?
From the 6th (thickest) string to the 1st (thinnest): D, G, D, G, B, D.
What is Open G Tuning used for?
Slide guitar, blues and rock rhythm parts.
How do I tune my guitar to this tuning?
Lower the 6th string from E to D. Lower the 5th string from A to G. Leave the 4th (D), 3rd (G) and 2nd (B) strings as they are. Lower the 1st string from E to D.
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