6 Recorded Songs•3 Unique Tunings
Bon Iver Guitar Tunings
Bon Iver has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 6 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Bon Iver Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 6 of 6 songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Band | DG#CGGDCustom Tuning (DG#CGGD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Lump Sum | D - A - D - F# - A - ENick Drake Modal (DADF#AE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Minnesota WI | EBD#F#BECustom Tuning (EBD#F#BE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Perth | EBD#F#BECustom Tuning (EBD#F#BE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Re: Stacks | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Skinny Love | CGEGCCCustom Tuning (CGEGCC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Blood BandAlternative / Rock
Lump SumAlternative / Rock
Nick Drake Modal (DADF#AE)
D - A - D - F# - A - EMinnesota WIAlternative / Rock
Re: StacksAlternative / Rock
Open D Tuning
D - A - D - F# - A - DSkinny LoveAlternative / Rock
Bon Iver's Most Used Tunings
4 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (DG#CGGD)
DG#CGGD
1 songTuning Profile
Nick Drake Modal (DADF#AE)
D - A - D - F# - A - E
1 songTuning Profile
Open D Tuning
D - A - D - F# - A - D
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (DG#CGGD)
Primary tuning reference used for 4 songs in Bon Iver's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6D
5G#
4C
3G
2G
1D
Bon Iver Guitar Tuning Overview
Bon Iver 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 Bon Iver songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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