17 Recorded Songs•6 Unique Tunings
Slipknot Guitar Tunings
Slipknot has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 17 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Slipknot Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 17 of 17 songs
DualityRock / Classic
PsychosocialRock / Classic
All Out LifeAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#AOVAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#before I forgetAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#CircleAlternative / Rock
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - EDanger - Keep AwayAlternative / Rock
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - EDevil In IAlternative / Rock
Drop A Tuning
A - E - A - D - F# - BDisasterpieceAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#IowaAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)
F#F#BEG#C#KillpopAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#Prelude 3.0Alternative / Rock
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - EScissorsAlternative / Rock
Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)
F#F#BEG#C#snuffAlternative / Rock
C# Standard Tuning
C# - F# - B - E - G# - C#SulfurAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#SurfacingAlternative / Rock
Drop B Tuning
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#Vermillion Part 2Alternative / Rock
B Standard / Baritone
B - E - A - D - F# - BSlipknot's Most Used Tunings
9 songsTuning Profile
Drop B
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#
3 songsTuning Profile
Standard E
E - A - D - G - B - E
2 songsTuning Profile
Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)
F#F#BEG#C#
1 songTuning Profile
Drop A Tuning
A - E - A - D - F# - B
1 songTuning Profile
C# Standard Tuning
C# - F# - B - E - G# - C#
1 songTuning Profile
B Standard / Baritone
B - E - A - D - F# - B
String Pitch Guide: Drop B
Primary tuning reference used for 9 songs in Slipknot's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6B
5F#
4B
3E
2G#
1C#
Slipknot Guitar Tuning Overview
Slipknot 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 Slipknot songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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