A Lesson Learned
byDopesick
Required String Notes:DAEADF
Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEADF)Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEADF)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DAEADF).
Custom Tuning (DAEADF)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
E165
A220
D294
F349
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DAEADF)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “A Lesson Learned”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | E3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | F4 | Tune up a half step |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"A Lesson Learned" by Dopesick is played in Custom Tuning (DAEADF) (DAEADF). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 up to E, string 3 up to A, string 2 up to D, string 1 up to F. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DAEADF).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DAEADF)
Already tuned to DAEADF? These tunings are just one small change away.
Gear for Custom Tuning (DAEADF)
Strings and tools that make playing "A Lesson Learned" in Custom Tuning (DAEADF) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“A Lesson Learned” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "A Lesson Learned" by Dopesick in?
"A Lesson Learned" is played in Custom Tuning (DAEADF): DAEADF, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "A Lesson Learned"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). String 1: tune up a half step (E4 → F4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DAEADF)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DAEADF)
Once tuned to DAEADF, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)Intermediate
EAC#G#BENo Capo