Everlong
Required String Notes:D - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Drop D TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Everlong”.
| 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 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Dave Grohl's iconic 1997 post-grunge anthem relies on Drop D tuning to create its energetic, ringing octave riffs and driving one-finger power chords. The low D string allows fast power chord slides along the neck.
Key Chord Voicings:
Dmaj7 (0-5-4-0-0-0)Bm7 (9-9-9-7-0-0)G5 (5-5-5-0-0-0)
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Once tuned to D - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next: