All I Need
Required String Notes:D#A#FA#CF
Tune to Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)Tune to Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (D#A#FA#CF).
Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)
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D#
Target: 77.8 Hz
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D#78
A#117
F175
A#233
C262
F349
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “All I Need”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | A#2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | F3 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | A#3 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| 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
"All I Need" by Jacob Collier Mahalia Ty Dolla ign is played in Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF) (D#A#FA#CF). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D#, string 5 up to A#, string 4 up to F, string 3 up to A#, string 2 up to C, 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 (D#A#FA#CF).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)
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Gear for Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)
Strings and tools that make playing "All I Need" in Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“All I Need” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "All I Need" by Jacob Collier Mahalia Ty Dolla ign in?
"All I Need" is played in Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF): D#A#FA#CF, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "All I Need"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → D#2). String 5: tune up a half step (A2 → A#2). String 4: tune up 3 semitones (D3 → F3). String 3: tune up 3 semitones (G3 → A#3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune up a half step (E4 → F4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (D#A#FA#CF)?
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 (D#A#FA#CF)
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