27 Songs In C-Standard Tuning
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“Alesund” by Sun Kil Moon
If you’re vaguely familiar with Sun Kil Moon, it’s probably a surprise to see them sandwiched between 2 heavy bands. Sun Kil Moon has a soft and endearing folk sound that has made them a legend in their own scene.
The song Alesund is a fairly popular track from the Sun Kil Moon catalog. When playing this, pay close attention to its modified C-Standard tuning and its use of a capo.
“Albatross” by Corrosion Of Conformity
Corrosion Of Conformity’s song, Albatross, is a straightforward stoner-metal track set to a casual rhythm. Much of this song will have you working with some simple power chord shapes rooted on the 5th string.
There is a prominent section that condenses this power chord pattern into a single-noted riff. Just about any beginner (especially somebody well-versed in Black Sabbath-type songs) can play this track.
The song’s guitar solo might be a bit of a challenge for some. However, because it has a sort of bluesy sound, it can be learned relatively quickly by ear.
“Saturn’s Children” by Electric Wizard
Electric Wizard is one of those iconic bands that serve up Black Sabbath-style stoner rock with a heavier twist. Most people are familiar with the band through their legendary 2000 album, Dopethrone.
Throughout the years, Electric Wizard has continued to build on their heavy brand of music. 2006’s Saturn’s Children shows that Electric Wizard’s formula remains as potent as ever, no matter what year it is.
“10,000 Years” by High On Fire
Never heard of High On Fire? You might be familiar with Matt Pike, who is a founding member of the iconic band, Sleep.
High On Fire delivers a similar brand of heaviness as Sleep but with a hint of octane in the rhythm. The track, 10,000 Years, comes from the band’s first album and will win you some serious street credit among audiences.
“Do It Again” by Queens Of The Stone Age
Why will Queens Of The Stone Age’s album, Songs For The Deaf, remain an important, timeless classic? You only need to listen to it in its entirety once to realize just how amazing this album actually is.
While it might be straightforward stoner-rock, this album incorporates influences from the most unlikely of places. The track, Do It Again, takes an influence from the iconic Gary Glitter track Rock ’N’ Roll (the “Hey” song).
It’s little tidbits like this that make Songs For The Deaf a treasure trove for any music nerd. The album is worth a detailed analysis, though it can be enjoyed on the surface, too.
Playing this song isn’t entirely as complicated as it sounds, relying primarily on basic power chords. As it’s Dave Grohl playing drums, the rhythm is really this song’s secret sauce.
“Sextape” by Deftones
Looking for a relatively easy Deftones song to add to your repertoire of heavy bangers? It isn’t from the band’s iconic era, but you might consider checking out the song, Sextape.
Before attempting this song, you should have a trusted delay pedal in your rig. The signature guitar parts utilize the delay pedal quite extensively (though not like U2).
You’ll want to pay attention to the tuning as well. This is modified, adopting more of a Drop-C tuning, which is extremely close to C-Standard.
“Hear My Train A-Comin’” by Jimi Hendrix
Considering how famous Jimi Hendrix is, there is surprisingly not that much footage of him playing. If you’ve ever wanted to see him play the acoustic guitar, your options are quite limited.
After all, Jimi’s reputation was built by playing the electric guitar, forever revolutionizing how it would be played. But, his skills transferred nicely to the acoustic, with rare videos showing him playing Hear My Train A-Comin’.
What’s even more unique about this is that he plays this track on a 12-string acoustic tuned to C-Standard. The sound of this version is a far-cry difference from any of the live, electric guitar versions.
“Video Games” by Ben Howard
Cover songs can be hit or miss, but usually, it’s the versions that are unique that become successful. Such is the case with Ben Howard’s version of Lana Del Rey’s hit song, Video Games.
Ben’s version starts off deceptively simple on the guitar, but prepare to buckle your seatbelt. About halfway through the song, Ben incorporates a complex fingerpicking pattern at a blazing speed.
Tracks like these are refreshing as it shows that just about any song can be applied to any genre styling.
“I Will Wait” by Mumford & Sons
Mumford & Sons quickly became the face of soft, folk-inspired music during the 2010s. Because of that, busting out a Mumford & Sons track will likely be recognized among almost any audience.
The song, I Will Wait, has been a popular choice in weddings and events requiring a track with sentimental lyrics. Do be forewarned that this song does use a heavily modified version of C-Standard tuning.
“The House Of Wolves” by Bring Me The Horizon
Bring Me The Horizon’s track, The House Of Wolves is full of energy that seemingly never lets off the gas. From the vocal delivery to the guitar part, everything works in tandem to catapult energy to the audience.
The House Of Wolves is relatively easy to play in some regards (the rhythm is a different story). A good portion of the track relies on simple power chords and open strings with heavy tremolo picking.
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