Goo Goo Dolls Guitar Tunings
Goo Goo Dolls has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 6 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Goo Goo Dolls Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris | B - D - D - D - D - DIris Tuning (B D D D D D) | Alternative Rock | Tune |
| Give A Little Bit | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| here is gone | BDDDDDCustom Tuning (BDDDDD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Slide | FA#D#G#CFCustom Tuning (FA#D#G#CF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| slow it down | C#G#C#G#C#C#Custom Tuning (C#G#C#G#C#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Without You Here | C - G - C - G - C - EOpen C Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Goo Goo Dolls's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (BDDDDD)
Iris Tuning (B D D D D D)
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
Open C Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (BDDDDD)
Primary tuning reference used for 3 songs in Goo Goo Dolls's catalog.
Goo Goo Dolls Guitar Tuning Overview
Goo Goo Dolls 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 Goo Goo Dolls songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.