Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron

byRichard Thompson

Required String Notes:FGDGCD

Tune to Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)

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

Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)

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Target: 87.3 Hz

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F87

G98

D147

G196

C262

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	F2	Tune up a half step
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	C4	Tune up a half step
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down a whole step

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

"Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron" by Richard Thompson is played in Custom Tuning (FGDGCD) (FGDGCD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 5 down to G, string 2 up to C, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FGDGCD).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)

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

Custom Tuning (DGDGCD)4 songs

DGDGCDOnly string 6 differs: D instead of F.

Orkney (CGDGCD)3 songs

C - G - D - G - C - DOnly string 6 differs: C instead of F.

Custom Tuning (FCDGCD)2 songs

FCDGCDOnly string 5 differs: C instead of G.

Richard Thompson’s Guitar Tunings

Richard Thompson plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FGDGCD). Most-used tunings:

CGDGBE TuningC - G - D - G - B - E1 song
Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)FGDGCD1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (FGDGCD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron" in Custom Tuning (FGDGCD) 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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“Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron" by Richard Thompson in?

"Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron" is played in Custom Tuning (FGDGCD): FGDGCD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Inverness GatheringMaggie Cameron"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.