people get ready
Required String Notes:F#A#C#F#A#F#
Tune to Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)Tune to Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#).
Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)
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F#
Target: 92.5 Hz
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Waiting for sound
F#92
A#117
C#139
F#185
A#233
F#370
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “people get ready”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | F#2 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A#2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | F#4 | Tune up a whole step |
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
"people get ready" by Curtis Mayfield is played in Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#) (F#A#C#F#A#F#). 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 A#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 up to F#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)
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Gear for Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)
Strings and tools that make playing "people get ready" in Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“people get ready” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "people get ready" by Curtis Mayfield in?
"people get ready" is played in Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#): F#A#C#F#A#F#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "people get ready"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a whole step (E2 → F#2). String 5: tune up a half step (A2 → A#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune up a whole step (E4 → F#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#F#)
Once tuned to F#A#C#F#A#F#, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
D#A#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo