Tom Petty Guitar Tunings
Tom Petty has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 3 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Tom Petty Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Should Have Known It | DGDGBECustom Tuning (DGDGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Shadow of a Doubt Bridge School Concert version | E - A - E - A - C# - EOpen A Tuning | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| You Wreck Me | FA#D#G#CFCustom Tuning (FA#D#G#CF) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Tom Petty's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (DGDGBE)
Open A Tuning
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (DGDGBE)
Primary tuning reference used for 2 songs in Tom Petty's catalog.
Tom Petty Guitar Tuning Overview
Tom Petty 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 Tom Petty songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.