All fourths Tuning

All fourths tuning (E2 A2 D3 G3 C4 F4, low to high). Every string a perfect fourth apart — fully symmetric fretboard patterns. Below is every note on the fretboard in this tuning and how to get there from standard tuning. In the interactive fretboard you can show scales, 3NPS patterns, chord shapes and triads directly in All fourths.

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Notes on the fretboard (frets 0–12)

All fourths – fretboard chartEADGCFEFF♯GA♭AB♭BCC♯DE♭EAB♭BCC♯DE♭EFF♯GA♭ADE♭EFF♯GA♭AB♭BCC♯DGA♭AB♭BCC♯DE♭EFF♯GCC♯DE♭EFF♯GA♭AB♭BCFF♯GA♭AB♭BCC♯DE♭EF123456789101112

Pink = open strings, blue = natural notes, purple = sharps/flats.

How to tune from standard

  1. String 2 (B3): tune up a half step to C4
  2. String 1 (E4): tune up a half step to F4

Other guitar tunings

FAQ

What are the notes of All fourths tuning?
From the lowest string: E2 A2 D3 G3 C4 F4.
How do I tune to All fourths from standard?
String 2 (B3): tune up a half step to C4; String 1 (E4): tune up a half step to F4.