Tune to Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EAD#GCE).
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Find Our Way Home”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| 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 | E4 | Leave as is |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Find Our Way Home" by Message To Bears is played in Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE) (EAD#GCE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 4 up to D#, string 2 up to C. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE).
Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE)
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Gear for Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Find Our Way Home" in Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE) 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.
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“Find Our Way Home” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Find Our Way Home" by Message To Bears in?
"Find Our Way Home" is played in Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE): EAD#GCE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Find Our Way Home"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EAD#GCE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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