Online Open G Guitar Tuner (DGDGBD)
Pluck a string — tune until the needle enters the green zone
Tap a string to lock the target; defaults to the closest string
—
Guitar Alternate TuningNotes: D - G - D - G - B - D
About Open G Tuning
In Open G tuning, strumming the open strings produces a rich G major chord. It is the signature sound of classic delta blues slide guitar and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones.
Open G Target Frequencies Chart
A4 = 440 Hz Reference| String | Target Note | Frequency (Hz) | Standard Tuning Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz | Down 1 whole step |
| String 5 | G2 | 98.00 Hz | Down 1 whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz | Standard |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz | Standard |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz | Standard |
| String 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz | Down 1 whole step |
How to Tune to Open G Step-by-Step
1
Lower string 6 from E2 down to D2 (73.42 Hz).
2
Lower string 5 from A2 down to G2 (98.00 Hz).
3
Strings 4, 3, and 2 remain unchanged in standard tuning (D3, G3, B3).
4
Lower string 1 from E4 down to D4 (293.66 Hz).
Musical Advantages & Tone
- Effortless Major Chords: Simply lay your index finger flat across all strings on any fret to play any major chord.
- Slide Guitar Haven: Bottleneck and brass slides produce sweet, ringing major chords with zero dissonant notes.
- Keith Richards 5-String Magic: Many players remove the lowest 6th string entirely to play authentic Rolling Stones grooves.
Famous Songs & Guitarists
- The Rolling Stones ("Start Me Up", "Honky Tonk Women", "Brown Sugar")
- Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson (Delta Blues Classics)
- The Black Crowes ("Jealous Again")
- Led Zeppelin ("That's the Way")