John Renbourn Guitar Tunings
John Renbourn has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 13 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
John Renbourn Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Tune | E - A - D - F# - B - ELute / Renaissance Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Bouree I and II | CGCGCFCustom Tuning (CGCGCF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Country Blues | EADGAECustom Tuning (EADGAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Estampie | F#AC#F#AC#Custom Tuning (F#AC#F#AC#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Faro anne | EADGAECustom Tuning (EADGAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Goat Island | DAEGBECustom Tuning (DAEGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Mist Covered Mountains of Home | DGDGA#DCustom Tuning (DGDGA#D) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Palermo Snow | DADGA#ECustom Tuning (DADGA#E) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Pelican | DADEADCustom Tuning (DADEAD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Rosslyn | D - A - D - G - B - DDouble Drop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sidi Brahim | FA#CGCFCustom Tuning (FA#CGCF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Sigoniatanz | EBBF#BECustom Tuning (EBBF#BE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Maiden on the Shore | EG#C#F#BECustom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
John Renbourn's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (CGCGCF)
Lute / Renaissance Tuning
Double Drop D Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (CGCGCF)
Primary tuning reference used for 11 songs in John Renbourn's catalog.
John Renbourn Guitar Tuning Overview
John Renbourn 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 Renbourn songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.