Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes
Required String Notes:AECEFA
Tune to Custom Tuning (AECEFA)Tune to Custom Tuning (AECEFA)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AECEFA).
Custom Tuning (AECEFA)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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Waiting for sound
A55
E82
C131
E165
F175
A220
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AECEFA)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | E2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | E3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | F3 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | A3 | Tune down 7 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes" by Sun kil Moon is played in Custom Tuning (AECEFA) (AECEFA). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to F, string 1 down to A. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 7 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (AECEFA).
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Sun kil Moon’s Guitar Tunings
Sun kil Moon plays 1 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (AECEFA). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGCDGC)CGCDGC2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (AECEFA)
Strings and tools that make playing "Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes" in Custom Tuning (AECEFA) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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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“Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes" by Sun kil Moon in?
"Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes" is played in Custom Tuning (AECEFA): AECEFA, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Richard Ramirez Died Today of Natural Causes"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). String 2: tune down 6 semitones (B3 → F3). String 1: tune down 7 semitones (E4 → A3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AECEFA)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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