Walking Blues
Required String Notes:D - G - D - G - B - D
Tune to Open G TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Walking Blues”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 5 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Robert Johnson's Walking Blues is a cornerstone of Delta slide blues, played in open G ('Spanish') tuning. The open G major chord lets the slide ride across all strings for its rolling, hypnotic groove.
Key Chord Voicings:
Open G: 0-0-0-0-0-0Slide barre at fret 5Slide barre at fret 12
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