1 Recorded Songs•1 Unique Tunings
The Cure Guitar Tunings
The Cure has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 1 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
The Cure Songs & Guitar Tunings
Showing 1 of 1 song
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Boy I Never Knew | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
A Boy I Never KnewAlternative / Rock
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - DThe Cure's Most Used Tunings
1 songTuning Profile
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
D - G - C - F - A - D
String Pitch Guide: D Standard / Whole-Step Down
Primary tuning reference used for 1 song in The Cure's catalog.
String #Pitch NoteVisual Gauge
6D
5G
4C
3F
2A
1D
The Cure Guitar Tuning Overview
The Cure 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 Cure songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.
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