Better living through chemistry
Required String Notes:C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C
Tune to C Standard TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Better living through chemistry”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | C2 | 65.41 Hz |
| String 5 | F2 | 87.31 Hz |
| String 4 | Bb2 | 116.54 Hz |
| String 3 | Eb3 | 155.56 Hz |
| String 2 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 1 | C4 | 261.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Better living through chemistry" by Queens of the Stone Age. Tuning required: C Standard Tuning (C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C).
Key Chord Voicings:
Open Voicing (C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C)
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