Open D TuningAlternative / RockIntermediateNo Capo

stray cat blues

byRolling Stones

Required String Notes:D - A - D - F# - A - D
Tune to Open D Tuning

Tuning Note Frequencies

Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “stray cat blues”.

StringNote PitchExact Frequency
String 6D273.42 Hz
String 5A2110.00 Hz
String 4D3146.83 Hz
String 3F#3185.00 Hz
String 2A3220.00 Hz
String 1D4293.66 Hz

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

Guitar tuning and tab reference for "stray cat blues" by Rolling Stones. Tuning required: Open D Tuning (D - A - D - F# - A - D).

Key Chord Voicings:

Open Voicing (D - A - D - F# - A - D)
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