Tax The Patients
Required String Notes:DGCGBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DGCGBE).
Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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D73
G98
C131
G196
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Tax The Patients”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
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
"Tax The Patients" by Shannon Wright is played in Custom Tuning (DGCGBE) (DGCGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DGCGBE).
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DGEGBEOnly string 4 differs: E instead of C.Gear for Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Tax The Patients" in Custom Tuning (DGCGBE) 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.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Tax The Patients” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Tax The Patients" by Shannon Wright in?
"Tax The Patients" is played in Custom Tuning (DGCGBE): DGCGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Tax The Patients"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DGCGBE)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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