Emerald
Required String Notes:EBEEBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EBEEBE).
Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
B123
E165
E165
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Emerald”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | B2 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | E3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | E3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| 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
"Emerald" by The Tea Party is played in Custom Tuning (EBEEBE) (EBEEBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 5 up to B, string 4 up to E, string 3 down to E. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. The Tea Party uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)
Already tuned to EBEEBE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Open E Tuning20 songs
E - B - E - G# - B - EOnly string 3 differs: G# instead of E.DADDAD (Bruce Palmer Modal)17 songs
D - A - D - D - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.Esus2 Tuning (E B E F# B E)7 songs
E - B - E - F# - B - EOnly string 3 differs: F# instead of E.Open E Minor (Cross-Note) Tuning5 songs
E - B - E - G - B - EOnly string 3 differs: G instead of E.The Tea Party’s Guitar Tunings
The Tea Party plays 2 of 6 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EBEEBE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)EBEEBE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Emerald" in Custom Tuning (EBEEBE) 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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“Emerald” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Emerald" by The Tea Party in?
"Emerald" is played in Custom Tuning (EBEEBE): EBEEBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Emerald"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune up a whole step (A2 → B2). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other The Tea Party songs use this tuning?
"Army Ants" — all in EBEEBE, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by The Tea Party
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by The Tea Party:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EBEEBE)
Once tuned to EBEEBE, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (C#AC#F#BE)Intermediate
C#AC#F#BENo Capo