3 Recorded Songs•3 Unique Tunings
Tom Petty Guitar Tunings
Tom Petty has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 3 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Tom Petty Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 3 of 3 matching songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Should Have Known It | D - G - D - G - B - EDGDGBE Tuning (Open G6) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Shadow of a Doubt Bridge School Concert version | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| You Wreck Me | FA#D#G#CFCustom Tuning (FA#D#G#CF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
I Should Have Known ItAlternative / Rock
DGDGBE Tuning (Open G6)
D - G - D - G - B - EShadow of a Doubt Bridge School Concert versionAlternative / Rock
Open A Tuning
E - A - E - A - C# - EYou Wreck MeAlternative / Rock
Tom Petty's Most Used Tunings
1 songTuning Profile
DGDGBE Tuning (Open G6)
D - G - D - G - B - E
1 songTuning Profile
Open A Tuning
E - A - E - A - C# - E
1 songTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (FA#D#G#CF)
FA#D#G#CF
String Pitch Guide: DGDGBE Tuning (Open G6)
Primary tuning reference used for 1 song in Tom Petty's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6D
5G
4D
3G
2B
1E
Tom Petty Guitar Tuning Overview
Tom Petty 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 Tom Petty songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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