The Beatles Guitar Tunings
The Beatles has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 7 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
The Beatles Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dear Prudence | D - A - D - G - B - EDrop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Across the Universe | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| For you blue | DADF#CDCustom Tuning (DADF#CD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Glass Onion | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Let It Be (2021 mix) | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Michelle | E - A - D - G - B - EStandard E | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Yesterday | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
The Beatles's Most Used Tunings
Standard E
Drop D Tuning
Custom Tuning (DADF#CD)
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
String Pitch Guide: Standard E
Primary tuning reference used for 4 songs in The Beatles's catalog.
The Beatles Guitar Tuning Overview
The Beatles 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 The Beatles songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.