Open G Tuning
D G D G B D (DGDGBD) tuning
Tune a guitar to Open G DGDGBD online with microphone note detection, string-by-string target frequencies and accurate real-time cents feedback.
How to tune to Open G with a tuner
Open G tuning changes the strings to D G D G B D, producing a G major chord when played open. Lower the sixth, fifth and first strings from standard tuning and check each new pitch with the tuner.
Open G string order
Tune from low to high to D2, G2, D3, G3, B3 and D4. The open G, B and D notes form a G major triad, while the doubled D and G notes add resonance.
Playing in Open G
Open G makes major chords easy to play with one straight barre and is strongly associated with blues, slide guitar and rock rhythm parts. Some players remove or avoid the lowest D string for a five-string setup.
