Deep Purple Guitar Tunings
Deep Purple has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 2 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Deep Purple Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| smoke on the water | ACDEGACustom Tuning (ACDEGA) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Smoke on the Water (edited version) | ECGA#EGCustom Tuning (ECGA#EG) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Deep Purple's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (ACDEGA)
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (ACDEGA)
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Deep Purple's catalog.
Deep Purple Guitar Tuning Overview
Deep Purple 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 Deep Purple songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.