4 Recorded Songs•3 Unique Tunings
Helmet Guitar Tunings
Helmet has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 4 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Helmet Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 4 of 4 songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits for Smut | AADGBECustom Tuning (AADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sinatra | DADGDECustom Tuning (DADGDE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| So Long | C - G - C - F - A - DDrop C Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Tic | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Biscuits for SmutAlternative / Rock
So LongAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DTicAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EHelmet's Most Used Tunings
2 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (AADGBE)
AADGBE
1 songTuning Profile
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - D
1 songTuning Profile
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - E
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (AADGBE)
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Helmet's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6A
5A
4D
3G
2B
1E
Helmet Guitar Tuning Overview
Helmet 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 Helmet songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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