Free To Run

byGomez

Required String Notes:DGDGGD

Tune to Custom Tuning (DGDGGD)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DGDGGD).

Custom Tuning (DGDGGD)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

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D73

G98

D147

G196

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DGDGGD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Free To Run”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	D2	Tune down a whole step
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	G3	Tune down 4 semitones
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down 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

"Free To Run" by Gomez is played in Custom Tuning (DGDGGD) (DGDGGD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to G, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DGDGGD).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DGDGGD)

Already tuned to DGDGGD? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open G Tuning59 songs

D - G - D - G - B - DOnly string 2 differs: B instead of G.

Open G Minor11 songs

D - G - D - G - Bb - DOnly string 2 differs: A# instead of G.

DGDGAD Tuning9 songs

D - G - D - G - A - DOnly string 2 differs: A instead of G.

Custom Tuning (DGDGCD)4 songs

DGDGCDOnly string 2 differs: C instead of G.

Gear for Custom Tuning (DGDGGD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Free To Run" in Custom Tuning (DGDGGD) 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.

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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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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Free To Run” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Free To Run" by Gomez in?

"Free To Run" is played in Custom Tuning (DGDGGD): DGDGGD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Free To Run"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.