Ashes in the sea
Required String Notes:DAEFCE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DAEFCE).
Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
E165
F175
C262
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Ashes in the sea”:
| 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 | E3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half 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
"Ashes in the sea" by Antoine Dufour is played in Custom Tuning (DAEFCE) (DAEFCE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 up to E, string 3 down to F, string 2 up to C. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DAEFCE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)
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Antoine Dufour’s Guitar Tunings
Antoine Dufour plays 1 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DAEFCE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)DAEFCE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Ashes in the sea" in Custom Tuning (DAEFCE) 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.
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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“Ashes in the sea” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Ashes in the sea" by Antoine Dufour in?
"Ashes in the sea" is played in Custom Tuning (DAEFCE): DAEFCE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Ashes in the sea"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DAEFCE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
More Songs by Antoine Dufour
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Antoine Dufour:
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D - A - E - G# - A - ENo Capo
Custom Tuning (D#A#CGA#D)Intermediate
D#A#CGA#DNo Capo
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