4th of July
Required String Notes:CFCGBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CFCGBE).
Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
F87
C131
G196
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “4th of July”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"4th of July" by Soundgarden is played in Custom Tuning (CFCGBE) (CFCGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F, string 4 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CFCGBE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)
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Soundgarden’s Guitar Tunings
Soundgarden plays 1 of 25 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CFCGBE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EEBBBB)EEBBBB5 songs
- Custom Tuning (CGCGGE)CGCGGE3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "4th of July" in Custom Tuning (CFCGBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“4th of July” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "4th of July" by Soundgarden in?
"4th of July" is played in Custom Tuning (CFCGBE): CFCGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "4th of July"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CFCGBE)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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