Standard EAlternative / RockIntermediateNo Capo

Things Behind the Sun

byNick Drake

Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Standard E

Tuning Note Frequencies

Tune each guitar string to these exact pitch frequencies to play “Things Behind the Sun”.

StringNote PitchExact Frequency
String 6E282.41 Hz
String 5A2110.00 Hz
String 4D3146.83 Hz
String 3G3196.00 Hz
String 2B3246.94 Hz
String 1E4329.63 Hz

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

Guitar tuning and tab reference for "Things Behind the Sun" by Nick Drake. Tuning required: Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E).

Key Chord Voicings:

Open Voicing (E - A - D - G - B - E)
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