How many different guitar tunings are there?

The Alternate Tuning Guide is divided into four main sections, corresponding to the four main types of alternate tunings: open, instrumental, regular, and “special.” Explore these alternate musical universes with the Alternate Tuning Guides friendly chord and scale charts.

What guitar tuning is best?

Best alternate tunings

1. Drop D tuning. The most common alternate tuning for guitar is Drop D. It’s also one of the simplest.
2. DADGAD. DADGAD tuning is kind of like an extended version Drop D tuning.
3. DADF#AD. Similar to DADGAD, DADF#AD is an extension of Drop D tuning, but the notes in this one makeup one large D Major chord.

What are alternate guitar tunings and how do they work?

Alternate guitar tunings allow guitarists to access different tonalities or patterns on the instrument. Guitars can be tuned in any way you like, but most guitarists adhere to standard tuning: In standard tuning, guitars are tuned with six strings that start low and gradually get higher.

What is the standard tuning of a guitar?

Guitars can be tuned in any way you like, but most guitarists adhere to standard tuning: 6E-5A-4D-3G-2B-1E In standard tuning, guitars are tuned with six strings that start low and gradually get higher. Alternative tunings occur when the guitar’s strings are tuned to different notes.

How do you tune a guitar without breaking the string?

To safely tune your guitar, it’s important to be mindful of string tension when you’re altering a string to a higher or lower pitch, if an alternate tuning calls for it. To reduce the risk of a string snapping when tuning up, slowly turn your first tuning peg a quarter turn each time.

How do you tune a guitar for open C?

Strumming open strings in Open C tuning gives you the sound of a big, meaty C chord. Since Open C tuning requires you to tune your strings down several steps, your strings may rattle since they have more slack than they would in standard tuning. Tune your strings (from lowest to highest) as such: C-G-C-G-C-E