Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#).

Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
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Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
G#104
D#156
G#208
C262
D#311

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “La Fine degli Uomini Faro”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2C#2Tune down 3 semitones
String 5A2G#2Tune down a half step
String 4D3D#3Tune up a half step
String 3G3G#3Tune up a half step
String 2B3C4Tune up a half step
String 1E4D#4Tune down a half 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

"La Fine degli Uomini Faro" by Radura is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#) (C#G#D#G#CD#). 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 up to D#, string 3 up 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. Radura uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)

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Radura’s Guitar Tunings

Radura plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#). Most-used tunings:

  • Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)C#G#D#G#CD#2 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)

Strings and tools that make playing "La Fine degli Uomini Faro" in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“La Fine degli Uomini Faro” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "La Fine degli Uomini Faro" by Radura in?

"La Fine degli Uomini Faro" is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#): C#G#D#G#CD#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "La Fine degli Uomini Faro"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune up a half step (G3 → G#3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4).

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Radura songs use this tuning?

"Quando urlai Amore nel cuore del mondo" — all in C#G#D#G#CD#, so you can play them without retuning.

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