Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"At the Chime of a City Clock" by Nick Drake is played in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE) (EBABDBGBBBE). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE).

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Gear for Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE)

Strings and tools that make playing "At the Chime of a City Clock" in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE) 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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“At the Chime of a City Clock” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "At the Chime of a City Clock" by Nick Drake in?

"At the Chime of a City Clock" is played in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE): EBABDBGBBBE, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE)

Once tuned to EBABDBGBBBE, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (DADABE)Intermediate
DADABENo Capo
Custom Tuning (EAEGBE)Intermediate
EAEGBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)Intermediate
CGCGCCNo Capo
Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#)Intermediate
G#D#G#C#FA#No Capo
Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)Intermediate
CGCGCCNo Capo
Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)Intermediate
CF#CF#ACNo Capo
Custom Tuning (CFCGCD#)Intermediate
CFCGCD#No Capo
Custom Tuning (DADABD)Intermediate
DADABDNo Capo