Leo Kottke Guitar Tunings
Leo Kottke has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 3 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Leo Kottke Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busted Bicycle | AEAEAC#Custom Tuning (AEAEAC#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| living in the country | Bb - F - Bb - Eb - G - CDrop Bb / Drop A# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Watermelon | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Leo Kottke's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (AEAEAC#)
Drop Bb / Drop A#
Open D Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (AEAEAC#)
Primary tuning reference used for 1 song in Leo Kottke's catalog.
Leo Kottke Guitar Tuning Overview
Leo Kottke 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 Leo Kottke songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.