Doing the Wrong Thing
Required String Notes:EGDF#BF#
Tune to Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)Tune to Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EGDF#BF#).
Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
G98
D147
F#185
B247
F#370
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Doing the Wrong Thing”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | F#4 | Tune up a whole step |
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
"Doing the Wrong Thing" by Kaki King is played in Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#) (EGDF#BF#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 5 down to G, string 3 down to F#, string 1 up to F#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)
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Kaki King’s Guitar Tunings
Kaki King plays 1 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)EGDF#BF#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Doing the Wrong Thing" in Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#) 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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“Doing the Wrong Thing” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Doing the Wrong Thing" by Kaki King in?
"Doing the Wrong Thing" is played in Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#): EGDF#BF#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Doing the Wrong Thing"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune up a whole step (E4 → F#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EGDF#BF#)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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