Lunica cosa

Required String Notes:C - G - D - G - B - E

How to Tune from Standard to CGDGBE Tuning

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Lunica cosa”:

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	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
String 1	E4	E4	Leave as is

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

"Lunica cosa" by Marta Sui Tubi is played in CGDGBE Tuning (C - G - D - G - B - E). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Marta Sui Tubi 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 CGDGBE Tuning

Already tuned to C - G - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.

DGDGBE Tuning (Open G6)17 songs

D - G - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: D instead of C.

Neon Drop C Tuning13 songs

C - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 5 differs: A instead of G.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)7 songs

BF#C#F#A#D#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Custom Tuning (CGCGBE)6 songs

CGCGBEOnly string 4 differs: C instead of D.

Marta Sui Tubi’s Guitar Tunings

Marta Sui Tubi plays 2 of 3 songs in our catalog in CGDGBE Tuning. Most-used tunings:

CGDGBE TuningC - G - D - G - B - E2 songs
Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)CFCFCF1 song

Gear for CGDGBE Tuning

Strings and tools that make playing "Lunica cosa" in CGDGBE Tuning 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.

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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 2 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Lunica cosa” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Lunica cosa" by Marta Sui Tubi in?

"Lunica cosa" is played in CGDGBE Tuning: C - G - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Lunica cosa"?

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). Leave the other strings as they are.