Tunings

Tuning dialog

For tablature tracks, open the Tuning dialog from the rack (expanded mode) or the Score menu to change the tuning and string count.

Changing Tuning

Select a tuning from the preset list, or create a custom tuning by adjusting individual string pitches. The tablature staff updates automatically to reflect the new tuning.

Common Guitar Tunings

TuningStrings
StandardE A D G B E
Drop DD A D G B E
Open GD G D G B D
Open DD A D F# A D
DADGADD A D G A D
Half Step DownEb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb

Bass Tunings

TuningStrings
4-String StandardE A D G
5-String StandardB E A D G
Drop D (4-String)D A D G

Custom String Count

Tablature tracks support 4 to 8 strings, covering standard guitars, 7-string guitars, 8-string guitars, and extended-range bass instruments.