The Doobie Brothers Guitar Tunings
The Doobie Brothers has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 2 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
The Doobie Brothers Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Water | D - A - D - G - B - DDouble Drop D Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| South City Midnight Lady | D - G - D - G - B - DOpen G Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
The Doobie Brothers's Most Used Tunings
Double Drop D Tuning
Open G Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Double Drop D Tuning
Primary tuning reference used for 1 song in The Doobie Brothers's catalog.
The Doobie Brothers Guitar Tuning Overview
The Doobie Brothers 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 Doobie Brothers songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.