Open G Tuning Tuner (D G D G B D)
Strumming all open strings produces a pure G major triad. The definitive sound of the Rolling Stones.
Tap any peg to hear reference tone or pin string
Open G Tuning String Notes & Hertz
Exact acoustic frequencies for each string in Open G Tuning at standard concert pitch (A4 = 440 Hz).
| String | Note | Scientific | Target Frequency | Reference Pluck |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | D | D2 | 73.42 Hz | |
| #5 | G | G2 | 98.00 Hz | |
| #4 | D | D3 | 146.83 Hz | |
| #3 | G | G3 | 196.00 Hz | |
| #2 | B | B3 | 246.94 Hz | |
| #1 | D | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
How to Tune to Open G Tuning
Follow these sequential steps to safely adjust your peg tension into Open G Tuning.
Lower 6th string to D2 (73.42 Hz).
Lower 5th string to G2 (98.00 Hz).
Keep 4th string at D3 (146.83 Hz).
Keep 3rd string at G3 (196.00 Hz).
Keep 2nd string at B3 (246.94 Hz).
Lower 1st string to D4 (293.66 Hz).
More Guitar Tunings
The universal concert tuning used across rock, pop, acoustic, blues, and classical guitar.
The 6th string is dropped one whole step from E down to D, enabling fast one-finger power chords.
All strings tuned one full step down, with the 6th string dropped an additional whole step to C.
Every string tuned down one semitone (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb) for warmer acoustic timbre and easier bends.
Every string lowered by one full whole step (D G C F A D) for dark, heavy chords.
Modal D suspended tuning renowned for open, ringing acoustic harmonies in Celtic and fingerstyle folk.
An open strum rings out a full D major chord (D A D F# A D). Standard for blues slide guitar.
Open strum produces an E major chord. Duane Allman / Derek Trucks slide signature.
An expansive open tuning sounding a deep C major triad (CGCGCE), favored for lush acoustic fingerstyle and drone acoustic.
Both the 1st and 6th outer strings are dropped one whole step to D, creating a symmetrical D-A-D-G-B-D tuning.
An evocative modal minor tuning (C G C Eb G Bb) creating an open C minor 11 chord with haunting, cinematic overtones.
Standard seven-string guitar tuning (BEADGBE) adding a heavy low B fifth below standard low E.
Standard twelve-string acoustic/electric concert tuning with octave pairings on the lower 4 courses and unisons on the top 2 courses.
Open G Tuning Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Keith Richards remove his 6th string in Open G?▼
Keith Richards famously removed the 6th string entirely so the 5th string (G) serves as a clean bass root, avoiding muddy low D notes.