Little River

byThe Tallest Man on Earth

Required String Notes:CFCFCF

Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)

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

Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)

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Target: 65.4 Hz

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C65

F87

C131

F175

C262

F349

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Little River”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	C2	Tune down 4 semitones
String 5	A2	F2	Tune down 4 semitones
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	F4	Tune up a half step

Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Little River" by The Tallest Man on Earth is played in Custom Tuning (CFCFCF) (CFCFCF). 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 F, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 up to C, string 1 up to F. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CFCFCF).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)

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

BEBEBE8 songs

B - E - B - E - B - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Custom Tuning (CGCFCF)3 songs

CGCFCFOnly string 5 differs: G instead of F.

Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)1 song

A#D#A#D#A#D#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.

The Tallest Man on Earth’s Guitar Tunings

The Tallest Man on Earth plays 1 of 31 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CFCFCF). Most-used tunings:

Open D TuningD - A - D - F# - A - D4 songs
Open G TuningD - G - D - G - B - D3 songs
Pink Moon ModalC - G - C - F - C - E3 songs
DADEAD TuningD - A - D - E - A - D3 songs
Open G MinorD - G - D - G - Bb - D2 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)

Strings and tools that make playing "Little River" in Custom Tuning (CFCFCF) easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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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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“Little River” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Little River" by The Tallest Man on Earth in?

"Little River" is played in Custom Tuning (CFCFCF): CFCFCF, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Little River"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). 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 up a half step (E4 → F4).