I Forget Where We Were

byBen Howard

Required String Notes:DACGGC

Tune to Custom Tuning (DACGGC)

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

Custom Tuning (DACGGC)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

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D73

A110

C131

G196

C262

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DACGGC)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “I Forget Where We Were”:

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	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	G3	Tune down 4 semitones
String 1	E4	C4	Tune down 4 semitones

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

"I Forget Where We Were" by Ben Howard is played in Custom Tuning (DACGGC) (DACGGC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 down to C, 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 (DACGGC).

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Ben Howard’s Guitar Tunings

Ben Howard plays 1 of 23 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DACGGC). Most-used tunings:

CGCGGC TuningC - G - C - G - G - C12 songs
DADAADD - A - D - A - A - D2 songs
Open C TuningC - G - C - G - C - E1 song
Custom Tuning (CGCGCG)CGCGCG1 song
Custom Tuning (CGA#GFC)CGA#GFC1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (DACGGC)

Strings and tools that make playing "I Forget Where We Were" in Custom Tuning (DACGGC) 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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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“I Forget Where We Were” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "I Forget Where We Were" by Ben Howard in?

"I Forget Where We Were" is played in Custom Tuning (DACGGC): DACGGC, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "I Forget Where We Were"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.