Biffy Clyro Guitar Tunings
Biffy Clyro has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 15 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Biffy Clyro Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biblical | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Black Chandelier | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Folding Stars | EBGDADCustom Tuning (EBGDAD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Friends and Enemies | CGCFGCCustom Tuning (CGCFGC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Got Wrong | CADGBECustom Tuning (CADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Im Behind You | CFDGCFCustom Tuning (CFDGCF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Little Hospitals | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Many of Horror | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Pause It and Turn It Up | BADF#BDCustom Tuning (BADF#BD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sounds Like Balloons | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Spanish Radio | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Conversation Is | CFDGCFCustom Tuning (CFDGCF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Tiny Indoor Fireworks | CGCFGCCustom Tuning (CGCFGC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Trumpet or Tap | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Woo Woo | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Biffy Clyro's Most Used Tunings
Drop Db / Drop C#
Custom Tuning (EBGDAD)
String Pitch Guide: Drop Db / Drop C#
Primary tuning reference used for 8 songs in Biffy Clyro's catalog.
Biffy Clyro Guitar Tuning Overview
Biffy Clyro utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for Biffy Clyro songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.