15 Recorded Songs•4 Unique Tunings
Opeth Guitar Tunings
Opeth has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 15 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Opeth Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 15 of 15 songs
Ghost of Perdition (Acoustic)Rock / Classic
Open D Minor / Crossnote
D - A - D - F - A - DBlack Rose ImmortalAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EBlackwater ParkAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EDemon Of The FallAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EEternal Rains Will ComeAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EGhost Of PerditionAlternative / Rock
Open D Minor / Crossnote
D - A - D - F - A - Dghosts of perditionAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EHeir ApparentAlternative / Rock
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - EMost SongsAlternative / Rock
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - ENext Of KinAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EPorcelain HeartAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EReverie Harlequin ForestAlternative / Rock
The Baying Of The HoundsAlternative / Rock
Open D Minor / Crossnote
D - A - D - F - A - DThe Grand ConjurationAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EOpeth's Most Used Tunings
8 songsTuning Profile
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - E
3 songsTuning Profile
Open D Minor / Crossnote
D - A - D - F - A - D
2 songsTuning Profile
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - E
2 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (DADFAE)
DADFAE
String Pitch Guide: Drop D Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 8 songs in Opeth's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6D
5A
4D
3G
2B
1E
Opeth Guitar Tuning Overview
Opeth 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 Opeth songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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