Fixin' to Die Blues
Required String Notes:E - B - E - G - B - E
Tune to Open E Minor (Cross-Note) TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Fixin' to Die Blues”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | 82.41 Hz |
| String 5 | B2 | 123.47 Hz |
| String 4 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
A stark 1940 Delta blues classic. Bukka White's cross-note (Open E minor) tuning puts the mournful minor third on an open string, letting him bend and slide between minor and major for the song's haunting, percussive drive.
Key Chord Voicings:
Em: 0-0-0-0-0-0Barre up 3 frets for G
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Once tuned to E - B - E - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next:
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