Taylor Swift Guitar Tunings
Taylor Swift has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 3 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Taylor Swift Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe and sound | EBGDAECustom Tuning (EBGDAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Speak Now (Taylor’s version) | F#A#C#F#A#F#Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| You Belong With Me | ACDEGACustom Tuning (ACDEGA) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Taylor Swift's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (EBGDAE)
Primary tuning reference used for 3 songs in Taylor Swift's catalog.
Taylor Swift Guitar Tuning Overview
Taylor Swift 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 Taylor Swift songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.