May 16th
byLagwagon
Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E
Tune to Standard ESong Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"May 16th" by Lagwagon is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 240 other songs in our catalog use Standard E.
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Tunings Close to Standard E
Already tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.
Drop D Tuning130 songs
D - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: D instead of E.Half-Step Down / Eb Standard109 songs
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs
D - G - C - F - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.AADGBE Tuning19 songs
A - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: A instead of E.Lagwagon’s Guitar Tunings
Lagwagon plays 1 of 6 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:
- Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E1 song
Gear for Standard E
Strings and tools that make playing "May 16th" in Standard E 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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“May 16th” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "May 16th" by Lagwagon in?
"May 16th" is played in Standard E: E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.
What string gauge should I use for Standard E?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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Other Songs in Standard E
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