Dust My Broom
Required String Notes:D - A - D - F# - A - D
Tune to Open D TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Dust My Broom”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| String 3 | F#3 | 185.00 Hz |
| String 2 | A3 | 220.00 Hz |
| String 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
A Delta blues standard defined by its ascending slide riff. It is commonly played in an open tuning for slide, letting a single barred slide sound full chords — the template Elmore James later electrified.
Key Chord Voicings:
Open D: 0-0-0-0-0-0Slide barre at fret 12IV/V slide positions
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