Drop B TuningAlternative / RockIntermediateNo Capo
Required String Notes:B - F# - B - E - G# - C#
Tune to Drop B Tuning

Tuning Note Frequencies

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

StringNote PitchExact Frequency
String 6B161.74 Hz
String 5F#292.50 Hz
String 4B2123.47 Hz
String 3E3164.81 Hz
String 2G#3207.65 Hz
String 1C#4277.18 Hz

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Sambuka" by Pierce the Veil. Tuning required: Drop B Tuning (B - F# - B - E - G# - C#).

Key Chord Voicings:

Open Voicing (B - F# - B - E - G# - C#)
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C# Standard TuningIntermediate
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Other Songs in Drop B Tuning

Once tuned to B - F# - B - E - G# - C#, try playing these tracks next:

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B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
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B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop B TuningIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop B TuningIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop B TuningIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
Drop B TuningIntermediate
B - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo