Who's Behind The Door

byZebra

Required String Notes:GGDGBD

Tune to Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GGDGBD).

Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)

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Target: 98.0 Hz

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G98

D147

G196

B247

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Who's Behind The Door”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	G2	Tune up 3 semitones
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
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

"Who's Behind The Door" by Zebra is played in Custom Tuning (GGDGBD) (GGDGBD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 down to G, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (GGDGBD).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)

Already tuned to GGDGBD? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open G Tuning59 songs

D - G - D - G - B - DOnly string 6 differs: D instead of G.

Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)4 songs

GGDGGDOnly string 2 differs: G instead of B.

Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)2 songs

EGDGBDOnly string 6 differs: E instead of G.

Gear for Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Who's Behind The Door" in Custom Tuning (GGDGBD) 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.

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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.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Who's Behind The Door” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Who's Behind The Door" by Zebra in?

"Who's Behind The Door" is played in Custom Tuning (GGDGBD): GGDGBD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Who's Behind The Door"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.