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Practice these carefully selected songs to get familiar with EADF#BE tuning. Each song showcases different techniques and chord progressions possible with this tuning.
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Alex G
Unique tuning creating dissonant yet beautiful chord combinations.
Alex G
Alternative tuning that allows for complex fingerpicking patterns.
These songs were specifically chosen because they take advantage of EADF#BEtuning's unique characteristics. Whether it's the open chord voicings, easier fingering patterns, or the distinctive sound that this tuning provides, each song demonstrates why many guitarists choose EADF#BE for their music. Practice these songs to develop your ear for this tuning and discover new playing techniques.
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Use this page as a short practice route: tune to E2-A2-D3-F#3-B3-E4, hear how the open strings behave, then move into songs, related tunings, and chord shapes that make EADF#BE useful.
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Best approached as a advanced guitar tuning.
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alternate chord voicings, new songwriting ideas, ear training, creative practice
Quick answers for choosing strings, learning songs, and practicing this tuning.
EADF#BE tuning uses E2-A2-D3-F#3-B3-E4 from lowest to highest string on guitar. Tune each string to those target notes, then double-check the low strings because they can drift after the neck tension changes.
EADF#BE is especially useful for alternate chord voicings, new songwriting ideas, ear training. It changes the way open strings and chord shapes feel, so spend a few minutes listening to the open strings before learning full songs.
EADF#BE is an advanced tuning. Beginners can use it, but it helps to learn the target notes first and start with slower songs before trying fast chord changes.
Popular examples in EADF#BE include Icehead by Alex G, Hollow by Alex G. Use the song list on this page to filter by difficulty and pick a first practice target.
Most players can start with their normal string gauge. If the tuning lowers several strings or you use a slide, slightly heavier strings can improve sustain and tuning stability.
Follow these simple steps to get your guitar perfectly tuned using our online tuner.