Palermo Snow
Required String Notes:DADGA#E
Tune to Custom Tuning (DADGA#E)Tune to Custom Tuning (DADGA#E)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DADGA#E).
Custom Tuning (DADGA#E)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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D73
A110
D147
G196
A#233
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADGA#E)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Palermo Snow”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| 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
"Palermo Snow" by John Renbourn is played in Custom Tuning (DADGA#E) (DADGA#E). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 2 down to A#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DADGA#E).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (DADGA#E)
Strings and tools that make playing "Palermo Snow" in Custom Tuning (DADGA#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.
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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“Palermo Snow” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Palermo Snow" by John Renbourn in?
"Palermo Snow" is played in Custom Tuning (DADGA#E): DADGA#E, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Palermo Snow"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DADGA#E)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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