This song is in drop-D tuning. To tune your guitar to drop D tuning, first tune to standard tuning. Then you’ll want to tune your low E string down two steps to D (we drop it down one step, hence the name). See the picture below. You can use the audio clip below to tune your low E string to D for drop D tuning.
Intro
The most important thing to remember is the rests (or pauses) at the beginning of each measure.
Riff Resources
Complete Transcription To “Ocean Avenue” (PDF)
Complete Transcription To “Ocean Avenue” (Power Tab)