How to Tune to Open G Minor
A very common minor open tuning for Delta blues.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Start with the 6th string. Tune it to D2 (73.4 Hz).
- Start with the 5th string. Tune it to G2 (98.0 Hz).
- Start with the 4th string. Tune it to D3 (146.8 Hz).
- Start with the 3th string. Tune it to G3 (196.0 Hz).
- Start with the 2th string. Tune it to Bb3 (233.1 Hz).
- Start with the 1th string. Tune it to D4 (293.7 Hz).
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:Standard gauge works fine.
Frequency Table
| String | Note | 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 | Bb3 | 233.08 Hz |
| String 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
Chords & Playing Tips
G Minor: 0-0-0-0-0-0
Frequently Asked Questions
Who uses this tuning?
Son House and Bukka White.
Death letter blues tuning son house?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
How to tune to open g minor?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.
Bukka white open g minor slide?
This tuning requires adjusting your strings to match the specific frequencies provided in the table above.