15 Recorded Songs•3 Unique Tunings
Mastodon Guitar Tunings
Mastodon has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 15 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Mastodon Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 15 of 15 songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| All the Heavy Lifting | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Aqua Dementia | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Battle at Sea | A#GCFADCustom Tuning (A#GCFAD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Bedazzled Fingernails | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Call of the Mastodon | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Crack The Skye | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Curl of the Burl | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Deep Sea Creature | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| High Road | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| March of the Fire Ants | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Mother Puncher | A - G - C - F - A - DDrop C + Low A | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Naked Burn | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Roots Remain | DAFCGDCustom Tuning (DAFCGD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sultans curse | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Wolf Is Loose | DGCGCDCustom Tuning (DGCGCD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
All the Heavy LiftingAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DAqua DementiaAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DBattle at SeaAlternative / Rock
Bedazzled FingernailsAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DCall of the MastodonAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DCrack The SkyeAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DCurl of the BurlAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DDeep Sea CreatureAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DHigh RoadAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DMarch of the Fire AntsAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DMother PuncherAlternative / Rock
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - DNaked BurnAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DRoots RemainAlternative / Rock
Sultans curseAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DThe Wolf Is LooseAlternative / Rock
Mastodon's Most Used Tunings
10 songsTuning Profile
Drop C + Low A
A - G - C - F - A - D
3 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (A#GCFAD)
A#GCFAD
2 songsTuning Profile
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - D
String Pitch Guide: Drop C + Low A
Primary tuning reference used for 10 songs in Mastodon's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6A
5G
4C
3F
2A
1D
Mastodon Guitar Tuning Overview
Mastodon 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 Mastodon songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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