A sky full of stars
Required String Notes:BF#C#F#BA#
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#BA#).
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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B62
F#92
C#139
F#185
B247
A#466
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “A sky full of stars”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | A#4 | Tune up 6 semitones |
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 sky full of stars" by Daniel Padim (Coldplay) is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#) (BF#C#F#BA#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 1 up 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 (BF#C#F#BA#).
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Strings and tools that make playing "A sky full of stars" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#) 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 sky full of stars” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "A sky full of stars" by Daniel Padim (Coldplay) in?
"A sky full of stars" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#): BF#C#F#BA#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "A sky full of stars"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune up 6 semitones (E4 → A#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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