10 Recorded Songs•1 Unique Tunings
Death Guitar Tunings
Death has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 10 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Death Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 10 of 10 songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 Eyes | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Baptized In Blood | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Bite The Pain | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Cosmic Sea | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Crystal Mountain | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Leprosy | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Pull The Plug | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Scream Bloody Gore | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Philosopher | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Zombie Ritual | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
1000 EyesAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DBaptized In BloodAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DBite The PainAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DCosmic SeaAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DCrystal MountainAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DLeprosyAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DPull The PlugAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DScream Bloody GoreAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DThe PhilosopherAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DZombie RitualAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DDeath's Most Used Tunings
10 songsTuning Profile
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - D
String Pitch Guide: D Standard / Whole-Step Down
Primary tuning reference used for 10 songs in Death's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6D
5G
4C
3F
2A
1D
Death Guitar Tuning Overview
Death 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 Death songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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