Have You Forgotten
Required String Notes:EADGCE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGCE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGCE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EADGCE).
Custom Tuning (EADGCE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
A110
D147
G196
C262
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EADGCE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 1 of 6 strings to play “Have You Forgotten”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
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
"Have You Forgotten" by Red House Painters is played in Custom Tuning (EADGCE) (EADGCE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 1 of 6 strings: 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 (EADGCE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EADGCE)
Already tuned to EADGCE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Standard E241 songs
E - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 2 differs: B instead of C.EADGAE Tuning10 songs
E - A - D - G - A - EOnly string 2 differs: A instead of C.All Fourths (EADGCF)3 songs
E - A - D - G - C - FOnly string 1 differs: F instead of E.Custom Tuning (FADGCE)3 songs
FADGCEOnly string 6 differs: F instead of E.Red House Painters’s Guitar Tunings
Red House Painters plays 1 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EADGCE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EADGCE)EADGCE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGCE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Have You Forgotten" in Custom Tuning (EADGCE) 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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“Have You Forgotten” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Have You Forgotten" by Red House Painters in?
"Have You Forgotten" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGCE): EADGCE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Have You Forgotten"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). 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 (EADGCE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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