Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Sunshine And Happiness" by The Devin Townsend Band is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. The Devin Townsend Band uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

Looking for tabs or chords?Search Ultimate Guitar

Tunings Close to Standard E

Already tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.

The Devin Townsend Band’s Guitar Tunings

The Devin Townsend Band plays 3 of 3 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:

  • Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E3 songs

Gear for Standard E

Strings and tools that make playing "Sunshine And Happiness" in Standard E 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.

View strings

Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

“Sunshine And Happiness” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Sunshine And Happiness" by The Devin Townsend Band in?

"Sunshine And Happiness" is played in Standard E: E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Standard E?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other The Devin Townsend Band songs use this tuning?

"Vampira", "Vampolka" — all in E - A - D - G - B - E, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by The Devin Townsend Band

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by The Devin Townsend Band:

View all 3 songs
Standard EIntermediate
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Standard EIntermediate
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo

Other Songs in Standard E

Once tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E, try playing these tracks next:

Standard E TuningAdvanced
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Standard E TuningBeginner
E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo