Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#D#F#BD#).
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Ease My Mind”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Ease My Mind" by Big Wreck is played in Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#) (BF#D#F#BD#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 up to D#, string 3 down to F#, string 1 down to D#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#).
Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#)
Already tuned to BF#D#F#BD#? These tunings are just one small change away.
Big Wreck’s Guitar Tunings
Big Wreck plays 1 of 11 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#)BF#D#F#BD#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Ease My Mind" in Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#) 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.
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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Ease My Mind” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Ease My Mind" by Big Wreck in?
"Ease My Mind" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#): BF#D#F#BD#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Ease My Mind"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#D#F#BD#)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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