Honky Tonk Women
Required String Notes:D - G - D - G - B - D
Tune to Open G TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Honky Tonk Women”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 5 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | D4 | 293.66 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Another quintessential Keith Richards Open G track, showcasing how sliding a single finger across frets creates full major chords.
Key Chord Voicings:
G (x-0-0-0-0-0)C (x-5-5-5-5-5)D (x-7-7-7-7-7)
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