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Songs in Open C Tuning

Tuning:
C2G2C3G3C4E4

Discover 8 popular songs that use Open C tuning. Filter by difficulty, genre, or search for specific songs and artists.

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BeginnerSka Punk1992

Badfish

Sublime

Classic Open C progression with reggae-influenced strumming.

Perfect for open c practice
IntermediateIndie Rock2017

Bug

Alex G

Open C tuning creates a darker, more resonant sound perfect for indie rock.

Perfect for open c practice
IntermediateAlternative Rock1996

Burden in My Hand

Soundgarden

Chris Cornell's Open C showcase with haunting arpeggios and powerful dynamics.

Perfect for open c practice
AdvancedProgressive Metal2001

Kingdom

Devin Townsend

Wall-of-sound Open C tuning with massive layered guitars and orchestral dynamics.

Perfect for open c practice
IntermediateSouthern Rock1972

Little Martha

The Allman Brothers Band

Beautiful fingerpicked piece demonstrating Open C's melodic potential.

Perfect for open c practice
AdvancedAcoustic/World2004

Ocean

John Butler Trio

12-minute acoustic masterpiece in Open C featuring percussive slapping, harmonics, and fingerpicking.

Perfect for open c practice
IntermediateGrunge1996

Pretty Noose

Soundgarden

Heavy Open C riffing with Cornell's signature vocal melodies and dissonant chord voicings.

Perfect for open c practice
AdvancedBlues2002

Thorn Tree in the Garden

Derek Trucks

Slide guitar masterpiece in Open C showcasing advanced techniques.

Perfect for open c practice

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