Sunflower River Blues
Required String Notes:C - G - C - G - C - E
Tune to Open C TuningTuning Note Frequencies
Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Sunflower River Blues”.
| String | Note Pitch | Exact Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | C2 | 65.41 Hz |
| String 5 | G2 | 98.00 Hz |
| String 4 | C3 | 130.81 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | C4 | 261.63 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Sunflower River Blues" by John Fahey. Tuning required: Open C Tuning (C - G - C - G - C - E).
Key Chord Voicings:
Open Voicing (C - G - C - G - C - E)
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