The Velvet Underground Guitar Tunings
The Velvet Underground has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 5 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
The Velvet Underground Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Tomorrows Parties | DDDDDDCustom Tuning (DDDDDD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Rock and Roll | C - G - C - F - A - DDrop C Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Run Run Run | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Venus In Furs | D#G#C#F#A#C#Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#A#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Waiting For The Man | D - G - C - F - A - DD Standard / Whole-Step Down | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
The Velvet Underground's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
D Standard / Whole-Step Down
Drop C Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in The Velvet Underground's catalog.
The Velvet Underground Guitar Tuning Overview
The Velvet Underground 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 Velvet Underground songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.