John Martyn Guitar Tunings
John Martyn has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 7 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
John Martyn Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bless The Weather | D - A - D - G - A - DDADGAD Celtic Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| fairytale lullaby | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Go Easy | C - G - C - G - C - EOpen C Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Outside In | CGCFGCCustom Tuning (CGCFGC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Solid Air | CGD#FA#DCustom Tuning (CGD#FA#D) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Spencer the Rover | D - A - D - G - A - DDADGAD Celtic Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Stormbringer | D - A - D - F# - A - DOpen D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
John Martyn's Most Used Tunings
DADGAD Celtic Tuning
Open D Tuning
Custom Tuning (CGCFGC)
Open C Tuning
String Pitch Guide: DADGAD Celtic Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in John Martyn's catalog.
John Martyn Guitar Tuning Overview
John Martyn 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 John Martyn songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.