Rolling Stones Guitar Tunings
Rolling Stones has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 4 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Rolling Stones Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gimme shelter | E - B - E - G# - B - EOpen E Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Love in Vain solo | EADGBDCustom Tuning (EADGBD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| stray cat blues | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| You cant always get what you want | EBEG#Custom Tuning (EBEG#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Rolling Stones's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (EADGBD)
Open E Tuning
Open D Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (EADGBD)
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Rolling Stones's catalog.
Rolling Stones Guitar Tuning Overview
Rolling Stones 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 Rolling Stones songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.