Carry Me Ohio
Required String Notes:F#C#F#BC#F#
Tune to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)Tune to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#).
Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)
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F#
Target: 92.5 Hz
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F#92
C#139
F#185
B247
C#277
F#370
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Carry Me Ohio”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F#2 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | C#3 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | F#3 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | B3 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | C#4 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | F#4 | Tune up a whole 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
"Carry Me Ohio" by Sun kil Moon is played in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#) (F#C#F#BC#F#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F#, string 5 up to C#, string 4 up to F#, string 3 up to B, string 2 up to C#, string 1 up to F#. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)
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Sun kil Moon’s Guitar Tunings
Sun kil Moon plays 1 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGCDGC)CGCDGC2 songs
- Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)F#C#F#BC#F#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Carry Me Ohio" in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#) 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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“Carry Me Ohio” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Carry Me Ohio" by Sun kil Moon in?
"Carry Me Ohio" is played in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#): F#C#F#BC#F#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Carry Me Ohio"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a whole step (E2 → F#2). String 5: tune up 4 semitones (A2 → C#3). String 4: tune up 4 semitones (D3 → F#3). String 3: tune up 4 semitones (G3 → B3). String 2: tune up a whole step (B3 → C#4). String 1: tune up a whole step (E4 → F#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)?
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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