keilder schottishce
Required String Notes:CGCFCD
Tune to Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)Tune to Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CGCFCD).
Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
G98
C131
F175
C262
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “keilder schottishce”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"keilder schottishce" by Martin Simpson is played in Custom Tuning (CGCFCD) (CGCFCD). 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 G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, 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 (CGCFCD).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)
Already tuned to CGCFCD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Drop C Tuning130 songs
C - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 2 differs: A instead of C.Pink Moon Modal13 songs
C - G - C - F - C - EOnly string 1 differs: E instead of D.CGCGCD Tuning (Csus2 Modal)12 songs
C - G - C - G - C - DOnly string 3 differs: G instead of F.Custom Tuning (CGCFCF)3 songs
CGCFCFOnly string 1 differs: F instead of D.Martin Simpson’s Guitar Tunings
Martin Simpson plays 1 of 5 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CGCFCD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)CGCFCD1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)
Strings and tools that make playing "keilder schottishce" in Custom Tuning (CGCFCD) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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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“keilder schottishce” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "keilder schottishce" by Martin Simpson in?
"keilder schottishce" is played in Custom Tuning (CGCFCD): CGCFCD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "keilder schottishce"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CGCFCD)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
More Songs by Martin Simpson
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