Foo Fighters Guitar Tunings
Foo Fighters has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 10 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Foo Fighters Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlong | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative Rock | Tune |
| Best of us | EADEBECustom Tuning (EADEBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Burn Away | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Monkey Wrench | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Razor | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| See You | EADGBDCustom Tuning (EADGBD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Stacked Actors | AADGBECustom Tuning (AADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Weenie Beanie | CGDABECustom Tuning (CGDABE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Weenie Beenie | C - G - C - F - A - DDrop C Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Welcome to the Fold | AADGBECustom Tuning (AADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Foo Fighters's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (EADEBE)
Drop D Tuning
Open D Tuning
Drop C Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (EADEBE)
Primary tuning reference used for 5 songs in Foo Fighters's catalog.
Foo Fighters Guitar Tuning Overview
Foo Fighters 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 Foo Fighters songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.