Queens of the Stone Age Guitar Tunings
Queens of the Stone Age has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 8 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Queens of the Stone Age Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| No One Knows | C# - F# - B - E - G# - C#C# Standard | Rock / Classic | Tune |
| Feel Good Hit of the Summer | C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CC Standard | Rock / Classic | Tune |
| 3s 7s | CGD#A#FCCustom Tuning (CGD#A#FC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| a song for the deaf | C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CC Standard Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Better living through chemistry | C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CC Standard Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Song For The Dead | C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CC Standard Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Fun Machine Took A Shit And Died | DGDGBECustom Tuning (DGDGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Sky Is Falling | Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbHalf-Step Down / Eb Standard | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Queens of the Stone Age's Most Used Tunings
C Standard
Custom Tuning (CGD#A#FC)
C# Standard
Half-Step Down / Eb Standard
String Pitch Guide: C Standard
Primary tuning reference used for 4 songs in Queens of the Stone Age's catalog.
Queens of the Stone Age Guitar Tuning Overview
Queens of the Stone Age 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 Queens of the Stone Age songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.