Faarehyrde
Required String Notes:FG#D#GCF
Tune to Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)Tune to Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FG#D#GCF).
Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)
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Target: 87.3 Hz
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F87
G#104
D#156
G196
C262
F349
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Faarehyrde”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | F4 | Tune up a half 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
"Faarehyrde" by Himmelrum is played in Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF) (FG#D#GCF). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 5 down to G#, string 4 up to D#, string 2 up to C, 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 (FG#D#GCF).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)
Already tuned to FG#D#GCF? These tunings are just one small change away.
Himmelrum’s Guitar Tunings
Himmelrum plays 1 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)FG#D#GCF1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)
Strings and tools that make playing "Faarehyrde" in Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Faarehyrde” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Faarehyrde" by Himmelrum in?
"Faarehyrde" is played in Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF): FG#D#GCF, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Faarehyrde"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune up a half step (E4 → F4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FG#D#GCF)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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