Burden in my heart

bySoundgarden

Required String Notes:CGCGCC

Tune to Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CGCGCC).

Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)

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Target: 65.4 Hz

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C65

G98

C131

G196

C262

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Burden in my heart”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	C2	Tune down 4 semitones
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	C4	Tune up a half step
String 1	E4	C4	Tune down 4 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Burden in my heart" by Soundgarden is played in Custom Tuning (CGCGCC) (CGCGCC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 2 up to C, string 1 down 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 (CGCGCC).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)

Already tuned to CGCGCC? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open C Tuning34 songs

C - G - C - G - C - EOnly string 1 differs: E instead of C.

CGCGGC Tuning14 songs

C - G - C - G - G - COnly string 2 differs: G instead of C.

CGCGCD Tuning (Csus2 Modal)12 songs

C - G - C - G - C - DOnly string 1 differs: D instead of C.

Custom Tuning (C#G#C#G#C#C#)6 songs

C#G#C#G#C#C#Same chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Soundgarden’s Guitar Tunings

Soundgarden plays 1 of 25 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CGCGCC). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (EEBBBB)EEBBBB5 songs
Drop D TuningD - A - D - G - B - E3 songs
Custom Tuning (CGCGGE)CGCGGE3 songs
DGDGBE Tuning (Open G6)D - G - D - G - B - E2 songs
CGDGBE TuningC - G - D - G - B - E2 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (CGCGCC)

Strings and tools that make playing "Burden in my heart" in Custom Tuning (CGCGCC) easier.

Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)

Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.

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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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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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“Burden in my heart” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Burden in my heart" by Soundgarden in?

"Burden in my heart" is played in Custom Tuning (CGCGCC): CGCGCC, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Burden in my heart"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.