Standard EAlternative / RockIntermediateNo Capo

Hit The Lights

byMetallica

Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Standard E

Tuning Note Frequencies

Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Hit The Lights”.

StringNote PitchExact Frequency
String 6E282.41 Hz
String 5A2110.00 Hz
String 4D3146.83 Hz
String 3G3196.00 Hz
String 2B3246.94 Hz
String 1E4329.63 Hz

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Hit The Lights" by Metallica. Tuning required: Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E).

Key Chord Voicings:

Open Voicing (E - A - D - G - B - E)
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