Open D TuningAlternative / RockIntermediateNo Capo

Watermelon

byLeo Kottke

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 “Watermelon”.

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 "Watermelon" by Leo Kottke. 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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