A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats
Required String Notes:EAC#G#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EAC#G#BE).
Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
A110
C#139
G#208
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | G#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| 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 Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats" by Michael Cera Palin is played in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE) (EAC#G#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 4 down to C#, string 3 up to G#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Michael Cera Palin uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
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EADG#BEOnly string 4 differs: D instead of C#.Michael Cera Palin’s Guitar Tunings
Michael Cera Palin plays 2 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)EAC#G#BE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Strings and tools that make playing "A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats" in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE) 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.
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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“A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats" by Michael Cera Palin in?
"A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats" is played in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE): EAC#G#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "A Portrait of a Man on a Couch With Cats"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune up a half step (G3 → G#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Michael Cera Palin songs use this tuning?
"Go Home. Play Music. Feel Better." — all in EAC#G#BE, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Michael Cera Palin
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)
Once tuned to EAC#G#BE, try playing these tracks next:
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