Robert Johnson Guitar Tunings
Robert Johnson has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 8 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Robert Johnson Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Road Blues | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A | Rock / Classic | Tune |
| Come On In My Kitchen | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Last Fair Deal Gone Down | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Milkcows Calf Blues | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sweet Home Chicago | GDGBCustom Tuning (GDGB) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Traveling Riverside Blues | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Walkin Blues | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Robert Johnson's Most Used Tunings
Open A
Custom Tuning (GDGB)
String Pitch Guide: Open A
Primary tuning reference used for 7 songs in Robert Johnson's catalog.
Robert Johnson Guitar Tuning Overview
Robert Johnson 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 Robert Johnson songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.