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Open D Tuning Tuner (D A D F# A D)

An open strum rings out a full D major chord (D A D F# A D). Standard for blues slide guitar.

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CALIBRATION:
A4 = 440 Hz
Turn on tuner or tap any peg
-50ยข-25ยขโ—† 0ยข+25ยข+50ยข
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Standard Guitar (E ยท A ยท D ยท G ยท B ยท E)
Studio Oscilloscope โ€ข Real-Time PCM
VU LEVEL
-60-36-24-12-60 dB
-โˆž dB
Screen Awakeโ€ขBuffer: 2048
HEADSTOCK STYLE
GTPRO#6E2#5A2#4D3#3G3#2B3#1E4

Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string

EXACT PITCH FREQUENCIES

Open D Tuning String Notes & Hertz

Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Open D Tuning at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).

StringNoteScientificTarget FrequencyReference Pluck
#6DD273.42 Hz
#5AA2110.00 Hz
#4DD3146.83 Hz
#3F#F#3185.00 Hz
#2AA3220.00 Hz
#1DD4293.66 Hz
TUNING INSTRUCTIONS

How to Tune to Open D Tuning

Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Open D Tuning.

1

Lower 6th string to D2 (73.42 Hz).

2

Keep 5th string at A2 (110.00 Hz).

3

Keep 4th string at D3 (146.83 Hz).

4

Lower 3rd string half-step to F#3 (185.00 Hz).

5

Lower 2nd string to A3 (220.00 Hz).

6

Lower 1st string to D4 (293.66 Hz).

EXPLORE SIBLING TUNINGS

More Guitar Tunings

View All Guitar Tunings โ†’
Standard Guitarโ†’
E A D G B E

The universal concert tuning used across rock, pop, acoustic, blues, and classical guitar.

Drop Dโ†’
D A D G B E

The 6th string is dropped one whole step from E down to D, enabling fast one-finger power chords.

Drop Cโ†’
C G C F A D

All strings tuned one full step down, with the 6th string dropped an additional whole step to C.

Half-Step Down (Eb)โ†’
Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb

Every string tuned down one semitone (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) for warmer acoustic timbre and easier bends.

D Standard (Full Step Down)โ†’
D G C F A D

Every string lowered by one full whole step (D G C F A D) for dark, heavy chords.

DADGAD (Celtic Tuning)โ†’
D A D G A D

Modal D suspended tuning renowned for open, ringing acoustic harmonies in Celtic and fingerstyle folk.

Open G Tuningโ†’
D G D G B D

Strumming all open strings produces a pure G major triad. The definitive sound of the Rolling Stones.

Open E Tuningโ†’
E B E G# B E

Open strum produces an E major chord. Duane Allman / Derek Trucks slide signature.

Open C Tuningโ†’
C G C G C E

An expansive open tuning sounding a deep C major triad (CGCGCE), favored for lush acoustic fingerstyle and drone acoustic.

Double Drop Dโ†’
D A D G B D

Both the 1st and 6th outer strings are dropped one whole step to D, creating a symmetrical D-A-D-G-B-D tuning.

C Minor 11 (Cm11)โ†’
C G C Eb G Bb

An evocative modal minor tuning (C G C Eb G Bb) creating an open C minor 11 chord with haunting, cinematic overtones.

7-String Guitar Standardโ†’
B E A D G B E

Standard seven-string guitar tuning (BEADGBE) adding a heavy low B fifth below standard low E.

12-String Guitar Standardโ†’
eE aA dD gG BB EE

Standard twelve-string acoustic/electric concert tuning with octave pairings on the lower 4 courses and unisons on the top 2 courses.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Open D Tuning Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Open D popular for slide guitar?โ–ผ

Because a straight slide placed across any fret creates an instant, in-tune major chord with effortless vibrato.