My Kimono
byPolvo
Required String Notes:BF#BEBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#BEBE).
Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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B62
F#92
B123
E165
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “My Kimono”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | E3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"My Kimono" by Polvo is played in Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE) (BF#BEBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)
Already tuned to BF#BEBE? These tunings are just one small change away.
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B - E - B - E - B - EOnly string 5 differs: E instead of F#.Custom Tuning (CGCFCF)3 songs
CGCFCFSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Custom Tuning (BF#BGBE)3 songs
BF#BGBEOnly string 3 differs: G instead of E.Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BE)2 songs
BF#BF#BEOnly string 3 differs: F# instead of E.Polvo’s Guitar Tunings
Polvo plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)BF#BEBE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "My Kimono" in Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“My Kimono” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "My Kimono" by Polvo in?
"My Kimono" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE): BF#BEBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "My Kimono"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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