In France there still kissing on main Street
Required String Notes:DDDDDD
Tune to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)Tune to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DDDDDD).
Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
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How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “In France there still kissing on main Street”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | D2 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D2 | Tune down 17 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | D2 | Tune down 21 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D2 | Tune down 26 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"In France there still kissing on main Street" by Joni Mitchell is played in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD) (DDDDDD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to D, string 4 down to D, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to D, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 26 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DDDDDD).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
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Joni Mitchell’s Guitar Tunings
Joni Mitchell plays 1 of 31 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGDFCE)CGDFCE5 songs
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- Custom Tuning (DAEGCE)DAEGCE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Strings and tools that make playing "In France there still kissing on main Street" in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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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“In France there still kissing on main Street” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "In France there still kissing on main Street" by Joni Mitchell in?
"In France there still kissing on main Street" is played in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD): DDDDDD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "In France there still kissing on main Street"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down 7 semitones (A2 → D2). String 4: tune down 12 semitones (D3 → D2). String 3: tune down 17 semitones (G3 → D2). String 2: tune down 21 semitones (B3 → D2). String 1: tune down 26 semitones (E4 → D2).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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