Michael Hedges Guitar Tunings
Michael Hedges has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 15 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
Michael Hedges Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Toes | DADGCDCustom Tuning (DADGCD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Bensusan | CGDGACCustom Tuning (CGDGAC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Fusion Of The 5 Elements | DAEFAECustom Tuning (DAEFAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Jealous Tunnel | DADEABCustom Tuning (DADEAB) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Lenono | FADGBECustom Tuning (FADGBE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Magic Farmer | CFCGAECustom Tuning (CFCGAE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Naked Stalk | DADEABCustom Tuning (DADEAB) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Rickovers Dream | CGDGBCCustom Tuning (CGDGBC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Ritual Dance | DADGCCCustom Tuning (DADGCC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Rootwich | DADGCCCustom Tuning (DADGCC) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Scenes | DADEABCustom Tuning (DADEAB) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Silent Anticipation | DADGCECustom Tuning (DADGCE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| sister soul | ABEF#ADCustom Tuning (ABEF#AD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Unexpected Visitor | CGEGBDCustom Tuning (CGEGBD) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Two Days Old | DGDGA#CCustom Tuning (DGDGA#C) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
Michael Hedges's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (DADGCD)
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (DADGCD)
Primary tuning reference used for 15 songs in Michael Hedges's catalog.
Michael Hedges Guitar Tuning Overview
Michael Hedges utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for Michael Hedges songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.