Cigarette In Your Bed
Required String Notes:DAEABE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEABE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEABE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DAEABE).
Custom Tuning (DAEABE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
E165
A220
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DAEABE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Cigarette In Your Bed”:
| 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 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| 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
"Cigarette In Your Bed" by My Bloody Valentine is played in Custom Tuning (DAEABE) (DAEABE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 up to E, string 3 up to A. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DAEABE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DAEABE)
Already tuned to DAEABE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Name Alt-Tuning28 songs
D - A - E - A - C# - EOnly string 2 differs: C# instead of B.Custom Tuning (DADABE)12 songs
DADABEOnly string 4 differs: D instead of E.Custom Tuning (DAEAAE)3 songs
DAEAAEOnly string 2 differs: A instead of B.Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#A#D#)2 songs
C#G#D#G#A#D#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.My Bloody Valentine’s Guitar Tunings
My Bloody Valentine plays 1 of 8 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DAEABE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (DAEABE)DAEABE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (DAEABE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Cigarette In Your Bed" in Custom Tuning (DAEABE) 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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Cigarette In Your Bed” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Cigarette In Your Bed" by My Bloody Valentine in?
"Cigarette In Your Bed" is played in Custom Tuning (DAEABE): DAEABE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Cigarette In Your Bed"?
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 up a whole step (G3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DAEABE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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