5 Recorded Songs•2 Unique Tunings
Big Star Guitar Tunings
Big Star has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 5 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Big Star Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 5 of 5 songs
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| September Gurls | F#BEAC#F#Custom Tuning (F#BEAC#F#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Ballad Of El Goodo | A#D#G#C#FA#Custom Tuning (A#D#G#C#FA#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Thirteen | GCFA#DGCustom Tuning (GCFA#DG) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Watch The Sunrise | D - G - D - G - B - DOpen G Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| When My Babys Beside Me | D - G - D - G - B - DOpen G Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
September GurlsAlternative / Rock
The Ballad Of El GoodoAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (A#D#G#C#FA#)
A#D#G#C#FA#Watch The SunriseAlternative / Rock
Open G Tuning
D - G - D - G - B - DWhen My Babys Beside MeAlternative / Rock
Open G Tuning
D - G - D - G - B - DBig Star's Most Used Tunings
3 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (F#BEAC#F#)
F#BEAC#F#
2 songsTuning Profile
Open G Tuning
D - G - D - G - B - D
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (F#BEAC#F#)
Primary tuning reference used for 3 songs in Big Star's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6F#
5B
4E
3A
2C#
1F#
Big Star Guitar Tuning Overview
Big Star utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for Big Star songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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