How to Tune from Standard to CGCFGC Tuning

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2C2Tune down 4 semitones
String 5A2G2Tune down a whole step
String 4D3C3Tune down a whole step
String 3G3F3Tune down a whole step
String 2B3G3Tune down 4 semitones
String 1E4C4Tune down 4 semitones
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme" by Darren Korb is played in CGCFGC Tuning (C - G - C - F - G - C). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Darren Korb uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to CGCFGC Tuning

Already tuned to C - G - C - F - G - C? These tunings are just one small change away.

Darren Korb’s Guitar Tunings

Darren Korb plays 3 of 4 songs in our catalog in CGCFGC Tuning. Most-used tunings:

Gear for CGCFGC Tuning

Strings and tools that make playing "Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme" in CGCFGC Tuning easier.

Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)

Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.

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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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“Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme" by Darren Korb in?

"Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme" is played in CGCFGC Tuning: C - G - C - F - G - C, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Setting Sail Coming Home End Theme"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).

What string gauge should I use for CGCFGC Tuning?

Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.

Which other Darren Korb songs use this tuning?

"Build That Wall Zias Theme", "Mother Im Here Zulfs Theme" — all in C - G - C - F - G - C, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by Darren Korb

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Darren Korb:

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CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EBEABE)Intermediate
EBEABENo Capo

Other Songs in CGCFGC Tuning

Once tuned to C - G - C - F - G - C, try playing these tracks next:

CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo
CGCFGC TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - G - CNo Capo