Hurts Like Heaven
byColdplay
Required String Notes:E - B - E - G# - B - E
Tune to Open E TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Hurts Like Heaven”.
| 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 | G#3 | 207.65 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Hurts Like Heaven" by Coldplay. Tuning required: Open E Tuning (E - B - E - G# - B - E).
Key Chord Voicings:
Open Voicing (E - B - E - G# - B - E)
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