Luv Your Life
Required String Notes:FCGDGD
Tune to Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)Tune to Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FCGDGD).
Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)
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F
Target: 87.3 Hz
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Waiting for sound
F87
C131
G196
D294
G392
D587
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Luv Your Life”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | C3 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | G3 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D4 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G4 | Tune up 8 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D5 | Tune up 10 semitones |
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
"Luv Your Life" by Silverchair is played in Custom Tuning (FCGDGD) (FCGDGD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F, string 5 up to C, string 4 up to G, string 3 up to D, string 2 up to G, string 1 up to D. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FCGDGD).
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Silverchair’s Guitar Tunings
Silverchair plays 1 of 8 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FCGDGD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BADGBE)BADGBE2 songs
- Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)FCGDGD1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Luv Your Life" in Custom Tuning (FCGDGD) 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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“Luv Your Life” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Luv Your Life" by Silverchair in?
"Luv Your Life" is played in Custom Tuning (FCGDGD): FCGDGD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Luv Your Life"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune up 3 semitones (A2 → C3). String 4: tune up 5 semitones (D3 → G3). String 3: tune up 7 semitones (G3 → D4). String 2: tune up 8 semitones (B3 → G4). String 1: tune up 10 semitones (E4 → D5).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (FCGDGD)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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