Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher
Required String Notes:DAEG#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DAEG#BE).
Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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D73
A110
E165
G#208
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher”:
| 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 | G#3 | Tune up a half 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
"Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher" by Rory Gallagher is played in Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE) (DAEG#BE). 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 G#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE).
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Strings and tools that make playing "Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher" in Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE) 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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“Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher" by Rory Gallagher in?
"Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher" is played in Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE): DAEG#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Crest of a Wave: The Best of Rory Gallagher"?
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 half step (G3 → G#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DAEG#BE)
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