A Map a String a Light

byYvette Young

Required String Notes:FACGAE

Tune to Custom Tuning (FACGAE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FACGAE).

Custom Tuning (FACGAE)

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Target: 87.3 Hz

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F87

A110

C131

G196

A220

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FACGAE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “A Map a String a Light”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	F2	Tune up a half step
String 5	A2	A2	Leave as is
String 4	D3	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole step
String 1	E4	E4	Leave as is

Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"A Map a String a Light" by Yvette Young is played in Custom Tuning (FACGAE) (FACGAE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 4 down to C, string 2 down to A. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FACGAE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FACGAE)

Already tuned to FACGAE? These tunings are just one small change away.

Never Meant / Midwest Emo34 songs

F - A - C - G - C - EOnly string 2 differs: C instead of A.

Custom Tuning (DACGAE)5 songs

DACGAEOnly string 6 differs: D instead of F.

Custom Tuning (FACFAE)1 song

FACFAEOnly string 3 differs: F instead of G.

Custom Tuning (FACGBE)1 song

FACGBEOnly string 2 differs: B instead of A.

Yvette Young’s Guitar Tunings

Yvette Young plays 1 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FACGAE). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (FACGAE)FACGAE1 song
Never Meant / Midwest EmoF - A - C - G - C - E1 song
Custom Tuning (DADF#BE)DADF#BE1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (FACGAE)

Strings and tools that make playing "A Map a String a Light" in Custom Tuning (FACGAE) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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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.

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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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“A Map a String a Light” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "A Map a String a Light" by Yvette Young in?

"A Map a String a Light" is played in Custom Tuning (FACGAE): FACGAE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "A Map a String a Light"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.