Human Love
Required String Notes:CFCFGC
Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CFCFGC).
Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
F87
C131
F175
G196
C262
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Human Love”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Human Love" by Newton Faulkner is played in Custom Tuning (CFCFGC) (CFCFGC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CFCFGC).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)
Already tuned to CFCFGC? These tunings are just one small change away.
CGCFGC Tuning14 songs
C - G - C - F - G - COnly string 5 differs: G instead of F.DGDGAD Tuning9 songs
D - G - D - G - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Open F Tuning7 songs
C - F - C - F - A - COnly string 2 differs: A instead of G.Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#G#C#)2 songs
C#F#C#F#G#C#Same chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Newton Faulkner’s Guitar Tunings
Newton Faulkner plays 1 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CFCFGC). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)CFCFGC1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)
Strings and tools that make playing "Human Love" in Custom Tuning (CFCFGC) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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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“Human Love” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Human Love" by Newton Faulkner in?
"Human Love" is played in Custom Tuning (CFCFGC): CFCFGC, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Human Love"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CFCFGC)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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