Open Your Eyes
Required String Notes:D - A - D - A - D - D
Tune to DADADD (Tremonti)How to Tune from Standard to DADADD (Tremonti)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Open Your Eyes”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Mark Tremonti's debut Alter Bridge single is built around the open, droning DADADD tuning, giving the big open-string intro riff its ringing sustain. Movable one-finger power-chord shapes ride up the neck over the low D-A drone.
Key Chord Voicings:
Open D drone (0-0-0-0-0-0)Movable one-finger power chordsLow D-A drone under fretted upper strings
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Tunings Close to DADADD (Tremonti)
Already tuned to D - A - D - A - D - D? These tunings are just one small change away.
Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)10 songs
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D - A - D - A - A - DOnly string 2 differs: A instead of D.Custom Tuning (DADADE)8 songs
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Alter Bridge plays 1 of 15 songs in our catalog in DADADD (Tremonti). Most-used tunings:
- DADADD (Tremonti)D - A - D - A - D - D1 song
Gear for DADADD (Tremonti)
Strings and tools that make playing "Open Your Eyes" in DADADD (Tremonti) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Open Your Eyes” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Open Your Eyes" by Alter Bridge in?
"Open Your Eyes" is played in DADADD (Tremonti): D - A - D - A - D - D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Open Your Eyes"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for DADADD (Tremonti)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
More Songs by Alter Bridge
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