Rainbow Song
byAmerica
Required String Notes:EBDGBD
Tune to Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)Tune to Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EBDGBD).
Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
B123
D147
G196
B247
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Rainbow Song”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | B2 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| 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
"Rainbow Song" by America is played in Custom Tuning (EBDGBD) (EBDGBD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 5 up to B, 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 (EBDGBD).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)
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America’s Guitar Tunings
America plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EBDGBD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)EBDGBD1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Rainbow Song" in Custom Tuning (EBDGBD) 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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“Rainbow Song” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Rainbow Song" by America in?
"Rainbow Song" is played in Custom Tuning (EBDGBD): EBDGBD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Rainbow Song"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune up a whole step (A2 → B2). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBDGBD)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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