Guns N' Roses Guitar Tunings
Guns N' Roses has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 4 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Guns N' Roses Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Child O' Mine | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down (Eb Tuning) | Hard Rock | Tune |
| civil war | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Dont Cry | C - G - C - G - C - EOpen C Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Guns N Roses | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Guns N' Roses's Most Used Tunings
Half-Step Down / Eb Standard
Half-Step Down (Eb Tuning)
Open C Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Half-Step Down / Eb Standard
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Guns N' Roses's catalog.
Guns N' Roses Guitar Tuning Overview
Guns N' Roses 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 Guns N' Roses songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.