Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Danger - Keep Away" by Slipknot is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. Slipknot uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Standard E

Already tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.

Slipknot’s Guitar Tunings

Slipknot plays 3 of 17 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:

Gear for Standard E

Strings and tools that make playing "Danger - Keep Away" in Standard E easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“Danger - Keep Away” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Danger - Keep Away" by Slipknot in?

"Danger - Keep Away" is played in Standard E: E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Standard E?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Slipknot songs use this tuning?

"Circle", "Prelude 3.0" — all in E - A - D - G - B - E, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by Slipknot

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Slipknot:

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Drop BIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop BIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop B TuningIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop B TuningIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo

Other Songs in Standard E

Once tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next:

Standard E TuningAdvanced
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Standard E TuningBeginner
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo