Gimme Love
byJoji
Required String Notes:GCEAAA
Tune to Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)Tune to Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GCEAAA).
Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)
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G
Target: 98.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
G98
C131
E165
A220
A220
A220
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Gimme Love”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G2 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | C3 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | E3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | A3 | Tune down 7 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Gimme Love" by Joji is played in Custom Tuning (GCEAAA) (GCEAAA). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 up to C, string 4 up to E, string 3 up to A, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to A. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Joji uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Joji’s Guitar Tunings
Joji plays 3 of 16 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GCEAAA). Most-used tunings:
- Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E12 songs
- Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)GCEAAA3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)
Strings and tools that make playing "Gimme Love" in Custom Tuning (GCEAAA) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Gimme Love” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Gimme Love" by Joji in?
"Gimme Love" is played in Custom Tuning (GCEAAA): GCEAAA, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Gimme Love"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 5: tune up 3 semitones (A2 → C3). String 4: tune up a whole step (D3 → E3). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 7 semitones (E4 → A3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Which other Joji songs use this tuning?
"CAN'T GET OVER YOU", "worldstar money (interlude)" — all in GCEAAA, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Joji
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Joji:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)
Once tuned to GCEAAA, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (EAC#G#BE)Intermediate
EAC#G#BENo Capo