Open C Tuning

A deep, ringing open C major — massive, orchestral acoustic and ambient tones. Low to high: C G C G C E.

How to tune to Open C

1. Start in standard tuning.
2. Lower the 6th string (E) to C, the 5th string (A) to G, the 4th string (D) to C, and raise the 2nd string (B) to C.
3. Strum open for a big, deep C major chord — huge and orchestral (John Butler, Devin Townsend).

More tunings: see all 12 tunings · standard tuning chart