Cross Road Blues
Required String Notes:E - A - E - A - C# - E
Tune to Open ATuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Cross Road Blues”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| String 3 | A3 | 220.00 Hz |
| String 2 | C#4 | 277.18 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Guitar tuning reference and setup guide for "Cross Road Blues" by Robert Johnson. Tuning required: Open A (E - A - E - A - C# - E).
Key Chord Voicings:
Open Voicing (E - A - E - A - C# - E)
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