Neon
Required String Notes:C - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Neon Drop C TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Neon”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | C2 | 65.41 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
Legendary acoustic fingerstyle track with dropped low C bass string used for slap-thumb basslines while keeping upper strings in standard tuning.
Key Chord Voicings:
Cm7 (x-3-1-3-x-x)Bb/C (x-1-3-3-x-x)
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