Open CRock / ClassicIntermediateNo Capo
Required String Notes:C - G - C - G - C - E
Tune to Open C

Tuning Note Frequencies

Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Ocean”.

StringNote PitchExact Frequency
String 6C265.41 Hz
String 5G298.00 Hz
String 4C3130.81 Hz
String 3G3196.00 Hz
String 2C4261.63 Hz
String 1E4329.63 Hz

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

Guitar tuning reference and setup guide for "Ocean" by John Butler Trio. Tuning required: Open C (C - G - C - G - C - E).

Key Chord Voicings:

Open Voicing (C - G - C - G - C - E)
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Once tuned to C - G - C - G - C - E, try playing these tracks next:

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