A New Muse

Required String Notes:D - A - D - E - A - D

How to Tune from Standard to DADEAD Tuning

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “A New Muse”:

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	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	E3	Tune down 3 semitones
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole step
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down a whole step

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 New Muse" by Owen is played in DADEAD Tuning (D - A - D - E - A - D). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 16 other songs in our catalog use DADEAD Tuning.

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Tunings Close to DADEAD Tuning

Already tuned to D - A - D - E - A - D? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open D Tuning77 songs

D - A - D - F# - A - DOnly string 3 differs: F# instead of E.

DADGAD Celtic Tuning44 songs

D - A - D - G - A - DOnly string 3 differs: G instead of E.

Open D Minor / Crossnote25 songs

D - A - D - F - A - DOnly string 3 differs: F instead of E.

DADDAD (Bruce Palmer Modal)17 songs

D - A - D - D - A - DOnly string 3 differs: D instead of E.

Owen’s Guitar Tunings

Owen plays 1 of 12 songs in our catalog in DADEAD Tuning. Most-used tunings:

Open G TuningD - G - D - G - B - D3 songs
DADGAD Celtic TuningD - A - D - G - A - D2 songs
DADEAD TuningD - A - D - E - A - D1 song
CGCGCD Tuning (Csus2 Modal)C - G - C - G - C - D1 song
Open C TuningC - G - C - G - C - E1 song

Gear for DADEAD Tuning

Strings and tools that make playing "A New Muse" in DADEAD Tuning 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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“A New Muse” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "A New Muse" by Owen in?

"A New Muse" is played in DADEAD Tuning: D - A - D - E - A - D, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "A New Muse"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.