Outshined
Required String Notes:D - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Drop D TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Outshined”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | D3 | 146.83 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | B3 | 246.94 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Kim Thayil and Chris Cornell combined 7/4 time signature grooves with Drop D tuning to build one of the definitive grunge riffs of the early 90s.
Key Chord Voicings:
D5 (0-0-0-x-x-x)F5 (3-3-3-x-x-x)Ab5 (6-6-6-x-x-x)
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