3 Recorded Songs•2 Unique Tunings
Melvins Guitar Tunings
Melvins has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 3 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Melvins Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 3 of 3 matching songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boris | A - A - D - G - B - EAADGBE Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Dog Island | A - A - D - G - B - EAADGBE Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Evil New War God | C - G - D - G - B - ECGDGBE Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
BorisAlternative / Rock
AADGBE Tuning
A - A - D - G - B - EDog IslandAlternative / Rock
AADGBE Tuning
A - A - D - G - B - EEvil New War GodAlternative / Rock
CGDGBE Tuning
C - G - D - G - B - EMelvins's Most Used Tunings
2 songsTuning Profile
AADGBE Tuning
A - A - D - G - B - E
1 songTuning Profile
CGDGBE Tuning
C - G - D - G - B - E
String Pitch Guide: AADGBE Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Melvins's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6A
5A
4D
3G
2B
1E
Melvins Guitar Tuning Overview
Melvins 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 Melvins songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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