Sligo River Blues
Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Standard ETuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Sligo River Blues”.
| 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
Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Sligo River Blues" by John Fahey. Tuning required: Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E).
Key Chord Voicings:
Open Voicing (E - A - D - G - B - E)
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