Martin Carthy Guitar Tunings
Martin Carthy has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 6 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Martin Carthy Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| lakes of shilin | ACDEGACustom Tuning (ACDEGA) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Peggy and the Soldier | DADEABCustom Tuning (DADEAB) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Seven Yellow Gypsies | DADEAECustom Tuning (DADEAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sovay | DADC#AC#Custom Tuning (DADC#AC#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The bedmaking | DADEAECustom Tuning (DADEAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| the trees they do grow high | DADEAECustom Tuning (DADEAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Martin Carthy's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (ACDEGA)
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (ACDEGA)
Primary tuning reference used for 6 songs in Martin Carthy's catalog.
Martin Carthy Guitar Tuning Overview
Martin Carthy 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 Martin Carthy songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.