Linkin Park Guitar Tunings
Linkin Park has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 9 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Linkin Park Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Place For My Head | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Breaking the habit | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Dont Stay | C#G#EBF#BCustom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Easier To Run Rhythm Guitar | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| New Divide | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| One Step Closer | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Papercut | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Pushing Me Away | Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbDrop Db / Drop C# | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| with you | BDGDG#BCustom Tuning (BDGDG#B) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Linkin Park's Most Used Tunings
Drop Db / Drop C#
Half-Step Down / Eb Standard
Custom Tuning (C#G#EBF#B)
Drop D Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Drop Db / Drop C#
Primary tuning reference used for 4 songs in Linkin Park's catalog.
Linkin Park Guitar Tuning Overview
Linkin Park 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 Linkin Park songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.