Places to go

byOwen

Required String Notes:FCFA#CF

Tune to Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (FCFA#CF).

Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF)

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Target: 87.3 Hz

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F87

C131

F175

A#233

C262

F349

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Places to go”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	F2	Tune up a half step
String 5	A2	C3	Tune up 3 semitones
String 4	D3	F3	Tune up 3 semitones
String 3	G3	A#3	Tune up 3 semitones
String 2	B3	C4	Tune up a half step
String 1	E4	F4	Tune up a half step

Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Places to go" by Owen is played in Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF) (FCFA#CF). 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 C, string 4 up to F, string 3 up to A#, string 2 up to C, string 1 up to F. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF)

Already tuned to FCFA#CF? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (EBEABE)2 songs

EBEABESame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BC#F#)1 song

F#C#F#BC#F#Same chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Owen’s Guitar Tunings

Owen plays 1 of 12 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF). Most-used tunings:

Open G TuningD - G - D - G - B - D3 songs
DADGAD Celtic TuningD - A - D - G - A - D2 songs
DADEAD TuningD - A - D - E - A - D1 song
CGCGCD Tuning (Csus2 Modal)C - G - C - G - C - D1 song
Open C TuningC - G - C - G - C - E1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF)

Strings and tools that make playing "Places to go" in Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF) easier.

Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)

Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.

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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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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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“Places to go” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Places to go" by Owen in?

"Places to go" is played in Custom Tuning (FCFA#CF): FCFA#CF, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Places to go"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune up 3 semitones (A2 → C3). String 4: tune up 3 semitones (D3 → F3). String 3: tune up 3 semitones (G3 → A#3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune up a half step (E4 → F4).