Dobro Tunings
2 Dobro tunings, each with its notes from the lowest string to the highest. Open a tuning to get chord charts calculated for it.
Standard Dobro tuning
open E country — E B E G♯ B E
open E country Chords →All Dobro tunings
Frequently asked questions
What is standard Dobro tuning?
Standard Dobro tuning is E B E G♯ B E, from the lowest string to the highest. This is the tuning (open E country) that almost all Dobro chord charts assume.
How many Dobro tunings are there?
This page lists 2 Dobro tunings — standard, drop, open and alternate. Each shows its notes and links to full chord charts.
How do I read a tuning written as E B E G♯ B E?
The notes run from the lowest-pitched string to the highest. E B E G♯ B E means the lowest string sounds E and the highest string sounds E.
How do I play chords in an alternate Dobro tuning?
Chord shapes change with the tuning. Open any tuning on this page to get chord charts and fingerings calculated for that exact Dobro tuning.
