Karnivool Guitar Tunings
Karnivool has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 6 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Karnivool Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eidolon | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| New Day | BF#BGBECustom Tuning (BF#BGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Shutterspeed | BF#BGBECustom Tuning (BF#BGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Simple Boy | BF#BGBECustom Tuning (BF#BGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sky Machine | DADGCDCustom Tuning (DADGCD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Refusal | BGCGCDCustom Tuning (BGCGCD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Karnivool's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (BF#BGBE)
Drop D Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (BF#BGBE)
Primary tuning reference used for 5 songs in Karnivool's catalog.
Karnivool Guitar Tuning Overview
Karnivool 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 Karnivool songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.