Lost Sun Dance
Required String Notes:GGCFAD
Tune to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)Tune to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GGCFAD).
Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)
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G
Target: 98.0 Hz
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G98
G98
C131
F175
A220
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Lost Sun Dance”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G2 | Tune up 3 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 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
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
"Lost Sun Dance" by Spirit Caravan is played in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD) (GGCFAD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A, 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 (GGCFAD).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)
Already tuned to GGCFAD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Drop C Tuning130 songs
C - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: C instead of G.D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs
D - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: D instead of G.Drop C + Low A25 songs
A - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: A instead of G.Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)5 songs
F#F#BEG#C#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.Gear for Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Lost Sun Dance" in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Lost Sun Dance” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Lost Sun Dance" by Spirit Caravan in?
"Lost Sun Dance" is played in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD): GGCFAD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Lost Sun Dance"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). 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 down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)
Once tuned to GGCFAD, try playing these tracks next: