In France They Kiss On Mainstreet
Required String Notes:EBF#ABE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EBF#ABE).
Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
B123
F#185
A220
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “In France They Kiss On Mainstreet”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | B2 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | F#3 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| 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: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"In France They Kiss On Mainstreet" by Joni Mitchell is played in Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE) (EBF#ABE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 5 up to B, string 4 up to F#, string 3 up to A. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)
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Joni Mitchell’s Guitar Tunings
Joni Mitchell plays 1 of 31 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGDFCE)CGDFCE5 songs
- Custom Tuning (FFCGAC)FFCGAC3 songs
- Custom Tuning (DAEGCE)DAEGCE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)
Strings and tools that make playing "In France They Kiss On Mainstreet" in Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“In France They Kiss On Mainstreet” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "In France They Kiss On Mainstreet" by Joni Mitchell in?
"In France They Kiss On Mainstreet" is played in Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE): EBF#ABE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "In France They Kiss On Mainstreet"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune up a whole step (A2 → B2). String 4: tune up 4 semitones (D3 → F#3). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBF#ABE)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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