Glory
Required String Notes:D#GAGA#D
Tune to Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D)Tune to Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (D#GAGA#D).
Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D)
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D#
Target: 77.8 Hz
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D#78
G98
A110
G196
A#233
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Glory”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | A2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Glory" by David Crosby/Lighthouse Band is played in Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D) (D#GAGA#D). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D#, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to A, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D)
Strings and tools that make playing "Glory" in Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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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“Glory” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Glory" by David Crosby/Lighthouse Band in?
"Glory" is played in Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D): D#GAGA#D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Glory"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → D#2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down 5 semitones (D3 → A2). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (D#GAGA#D)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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