Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGBD)

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

Custom Tuning (EADGBD)
±0
E
Target: 82.4 Hz
-50WAITING+50
Waiting for sound
E82
A110
D147
G196
B247
D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EADGBD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 1 of 6 strings to play “Tangle in This Tramples Wheat”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2E2Leave as is
String 5A2A2Leave as is
String 4D3D3Leave as is
String 3G3G3Leave as is
String 2B3B3Leave as is
String 1E4D4Tune down a whole step
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

"Tangle in This Tramples Wheat" by The Tallest Man on Earth is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBD) (EADGBD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 1 of 6 strings: string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. The Tallest Man on Earth uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EADGBD)

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The Tallest Man on Earth’s Guitar Tunings

The Tallest Man on Earth plays 2 of 31 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EADGBD). Most-used tunings:

Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Tangle in This Tramples Wheat" in Custom Tuning (EADGBD) 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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“Tangle in This Tramples Wheat” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Tangle in This Tramples Wheat" by The Tallest Man on Earth in?

"Tangle in This Tramples Wheat" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBD): EADGBD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Tangle in This Tramples Wheat"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGBD)?

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

Which other The Tallest Man on Earth songs use this tuning?

"Love is All" — all in EADGBD, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by The Tallest Man on Earth

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by The Tallest Man on Earth:

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Open G TuningIntermediate
D - G - D - G - B - DNo Capo
Pink Moon ModalIntermediate
C - G - C - F - C - ENo Capo
Open D TuningIntermediate
D - A - D - F# - A - DNo Capo
Pink Moon ModalIntermediate
C - G - C - F - C - ENo Capo

Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EADGBD)

Once tuned to EADGBD, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (C#G#C#EG#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#EG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)Intermediate
DGCGBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (DADABE)Intermediate
DADABENo Capo
Custom Tuning (F#BEADF#B)Intermediate
F#BEADF#BNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EGCGCE)Intermediate
EGCGCENo Capo
Custom Tuning (DADEBD)Intermediate
DADEBDNo Capo
Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)Intermediate
BF#BF#BF#No Capo
Custom Tuning (DADGCD)Intermediate
DADGCDNo Capo