Hell Yeah

byAni Difranco

Required String Notes:DADABE

Tune to Custom Tuning (DADABE)

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

Custom Tuning (DADABE)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

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D73

A110

D147

A220

B247

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADABE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Hell Yeah”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	D2	Tune down a whole step
String 5	A2	A2	Leave as is
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	A3	Tune up a whole step
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
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

"Hell Yeah" by Ani Difranco is played in Custom Tuning (DADABE) (DADABE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 3 up to A. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DADABE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DADABE)

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

Drop D Tuning130 songs

D - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 3 differs: G instead of A.

Custom Tuning (DADF#BE)20 songs

DADF#BEOnly string 3 differs: F# instead of A.

DADAC#E Tuning17 songs

D - A - D - A - C# - EOnly string 2 differs: C# instead of B.

Custom Tuning (DADADE)8 songs

DADADEOnly string 2 differs: D instead of B.

Gear for Custom Tuning (DADABE)

Strings and tools that make playing "Hell Yeah" in Custom Tuning (DADABE) 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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“Hell Yeah” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Hell Yeah" by Ani Difranco in?

"Hell Yeah" is played in Custom Tuning (DADABE): DADABE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Hell Yeah"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.