33 Recorded Songs•2 Unique Tunings
System of a Down Guitar Tunings
System of a Down has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 33 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
System of a Down Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 33 of 33 songs
Chop Suey!Nu Metal / Alternative Metal
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DADDAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DAerialsAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DAttackAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbATWAAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DBounceAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DBYOBAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDeer DanceAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DDreamingAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DEgo BrainAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DFriikAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DHighway SongAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DHoly MountainsAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHoneyAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DHypnotizeAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbI E A I A I OAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DInnervisionAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DLonely DayAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbMr JackAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DNeedlesAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DProtect The LandAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DQuestionAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DRadio VideoAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbRevengaAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSad StatueAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSoldier SideAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSpidersAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DSugarAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DSuite PeeAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DThis Cocaine Makes Me Feel Like Im On This SongAlternative / Rock
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbToxicityAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DWarAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DXAlternative / Rock
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - DSystem of a Down's Most Used Tunings
23 songsTuning Profile
Drop C Tuning
C - G - C - F - A - D
10 songsTuning Profile
Drop Db / Drop C#
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb
String Pitch Guide: Drop C Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 23 songs in System of a Down's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6C
5G
4C
3F
2A
1D
System of a Down Guitar Tuning Overview
System of a Down 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 System of a Down songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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