Reverie Harlequin Forest

byOpeth

Required String Notes:DADFAE

Tune to Custom Tuning (DADFAE)

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

Custom Tuning (DADFAE)

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Target: 73.4 Hz

-50WAITING+50

D73

A110

D147

F175

A220

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADFAE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Reverie Harlequin Forest”:

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	F3	Tune down a whole step
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole 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

"Reverie Harlequin Forest" by Opeth is played in Custom Tuning (DADFAE) (DADFAE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 3 down to F, 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 (DADFAE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DADFAE)

Already tuned to DADFAE? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open D Minor / Crossnote25 songs

D - A - D - F - A - DOnly string 1 differs: D instead of E.

Nick Drake Modal (DADF#AE)13 songs

D - A - D - F# - A - EOnly string 3 differs: F# instead of F.

DADEAE Tuning12 songs

D - A - D - E - A - EOnly string 3 differs: E instead of F.

Custom Tuning (DADGAE)6 songs

DADGAEOnly string 3 differs: G instead of F.

Opeth’s Guitar Tunings

Opeth plays 1 of 15 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DADFAE). Most-used tunings:

Drop D TuningD - A - D - G - B - E8 songs
Open D Minor / CrossnoteD - A - D - F - A - D3 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E2 songs
Custom Tuning (DADFAE)DADFAE1 song
AADGBE TuningA - A - D - G - B - E1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (DADFAE)

Strings and tools that make playing "Reverie Harlequin Forest" in Custom Tuning (DADFAE) 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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Reverie Harlequin Forest” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Reverie Harlequin Forest" by Opeth in?

"Reverie Harlequin Forest" is played in Custom Tuning (DADFAE): DADFAE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Reverie Harlequin Forest"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.