5 Recorded Songs•3 Unique Tunings
Bob Dylan Guitar Tunings
Bob Dylan has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 5 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Bob Dylan Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 5 of 5 matching songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter from the Storm | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D | Rock / Classic | Tune |
| Ballad of Hollis Brown | D - A - D - G - B - DDouble Drop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| blowin in the wind | AEAC#Custom Tuning (AEAC#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Its All Over Now Baby Blue | CADGBECustom Tuning (CADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| One too many mornings | EAC#EAC#Custom Tuning (EAC#EAC#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Shelter from the StormRock / Classic
Ballad of Hollis BrownAlternative / Rock
Double Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - Dblowin in the windAlternative / Rock
Its All Over Now Baby BlueAlternative / Rock
One too many morningsAlternative / Rock
Bob Dylan's Most Used Tunings
3 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (AEAC#)
AEAC#
1 songTuning Profile
Open D
D - A - D - F# - A - D
1 songTuning Profile
Double Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - D
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (AEAC#)
Primary tuning reference used for 3 songs in Bob Dylan's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6A
5E
4A
3C#
Bob Dylan Guitar Tuning Overview
Bob Dylan 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 Bob Dylan songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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