No Surprises
Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Standard E TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “No Surprises”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | 82.41 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
Radiohead's lullaby-like closer from OK Computer is built on gentle open-chord arpeggios in standard tuning (the studio recording sits about a half step lower). The ringing, glockenspiel-like guitar figure is its signature.
Key Chord Voicings:
F (1-3-3-2-1-1)C (x-3-2-0-1-0)G (3-2-0-0-0-3)
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Once tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next: