Qui Je Plaisante

byOwen

Required String Notes:D#G#D#FA#D

Tune to Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D)

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

Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D)

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Target: 77.8 Hz

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D#78

G#104

D#156

F175

A#233

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D)

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

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	D#2	Tune down a half step
String 5	A2	G#2	Tune down a half step
String 4	D3	D#3	Tune up a half step
String 3	G3	F3	Tune down a whole step
String 2	B3	A#3	Tune down a half step
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down 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

"Qui Je Plaisante" by Owen is played in Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D) (D#G#D#FA#D). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D#, string 5 down to G#, string 4 up to D#, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D)

Already tuned to D#G#D#FA#D? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (D#GD#FA#D)1 song

D#GD#FA#DOnly string 5 differs: G instead of G#.

Owen’s Guitar Tunings

Owen plays 1 of 12 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D). 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 (D#G#D#FA#D)

Strings and tools that make playing "Qui Je Plaisante" in Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D) 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.

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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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“Qui Je Plaisante” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Qui Je Plaisante" by Owen in?

"Qui Je Plaisante" is played in Custom Tuning (D#G#D#FA#D): D#G#D#FA#D, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Qui Je Plaisante"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → D#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).