Solid Love

byJoni Mitchel

Required String Notes:CFCGAC

Tune to Custom Tuning (CFCGAC)

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

Custom Tuning (CFCGAC)

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Target: 65.4 Hz

-50WAITING+50

C65

F87

C131

G196

A220

C262

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CFCGAC)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Solid Love”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	C2	Tune down 4 semitones
String 5	A2	F2	Tune down 4 semitones
String 4	D3	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	G3	Leave as is
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole step
String 1	E4	C4	Tune down 4 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

"Solid Love" by Joni Mitchel is played in Custom Tuning (CFCGAC) (CFCGAC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F, string 4 down to C, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CFCGAC).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CFCGAC)

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

Open F Tuning7 songs

C - F - C - F - A - COnly string 3 differs: F instead of G.

Custom Tuning (FFCGAC)3 songs

FFCGACOnly string 6 differs: F instead of C.

Custom Tuning (CFCGAE)2 songs

CFCGAEOnly string 1 differs: E instead of C.

Custom Tuning (CFCGGC)1 song

CFCGGCOnly string 2 differs: G instead of A.

Gear for Custom Tuning (CFCGAC)

Strings and tools that make playing "Solid Love" in Custom Tuning (CFCGAC) 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.

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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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Solid Love” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Solid Love" by Joni Mitchel in?

"Solid Love" is played in Custom Tuning (CFCGAC): CFCGAC, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Solid Love"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.