Minnesota WI
byBon Iver
Required String Notes:EBD#F#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EBD#F#BE).
Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
B123
D#156
F#185
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Minnesota WI”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | B2 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Minnesota WI" by Bon Iver is played in Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE) (EBD#F#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 5 up to B, string 4 up to D#, string 3 down to F#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Bon Iver 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 Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)
Already tuned to EBD#F#BE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Bon Iver’s Guitar Tunings
Bon Iver plays 2 of 6 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)EBD#F#BE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Minnesota WI" in Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE) 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.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Minnesota WI” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Minnesota WI" by Bon Iver in?
"Minnesota WI" is played in Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE): EBD#F#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Minnesota WI"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune up a whole step (A2 → B2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Bon Iver songs use this tuning?
"Perth" — all in EBD#F#BE, so you can play them without retuning.
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EBD#F#BE)
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