11 Recorded Songs•2 Unique Tunings
Staind Guitar Tunings
Staind has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 11 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Staind Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 11 of 11 songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Flat | G#D#G#C#F#A#Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Could It Be | G#C#G#C#D#G#Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Epiphany | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Fade | G#D#G#C#F#A#Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Intro | G#C#G#C#D#G#Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Lanye | G#C#G#C#D#G#Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Layne | G#C#G#C#D#G#Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Mudshovel / It’s Been Awhile | G#C#G#C#F#A#Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#F#A#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Spleen | G#D#G#C#F#A#Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Tangled Up In You | C#G#C#EG#C#Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EG#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| This Is It | C#G#C#G#C#ECustom Tuning (C#G#C#G#C#E) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
A FlatAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#)
G#D#G#C#F#A#Could It BeAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#)
G#C#G#C#D#G#EpiphanyAlternative / Rock
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - EFadeAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#)
G#D#G#C#F#A#IntroAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#)
G#C#G#C#D#G#LanyeAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#)
G#C#G#C#D#G#LayneAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#D#G#)
G#C#G#C#D#G#Mudshovel / It’s Been AwhileAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#F#A#)
G#C#G#C#F#A#SpleenAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#)
G#D#G#C#F#A#Tangled Up In YouAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EG#C#)
C#G#C#EG#C#This Is ItAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#G#C#E)
C#G#C#G#C#EStaind's Most Used Tunings
10 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#)
G#D#G#C#F#A#
1 songTuning Profile
Drop D Tuning
D - A - D - G - B - E
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#F#A#)
Primary tuning reference used for 10 songs in Staind's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6G#
5D#
4G#
3C#
2F#
1A#
Staind Guitar Tuning Overview
Staind 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 Staind songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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