The Air Up Here
Required String Notes:C#G#D#G#CD#
Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)Tune to Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#).
Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
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C#
Target: 69.3 Hz
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C#69
G#104
D#156
G#208
C262
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “The Air Up Here”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | G#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half 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
"The Air Up Here" by Origami Angel is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#) (C#G#D#G#CD#). 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 up to D#, string 3 up to G#, string 2 up to C, string 1 down to D#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Origami Angel 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 Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
Already tuned to C#G#D#G#CD#? These tunings are just one small change away.
Name Alt-Tuning28 songs
D - A - E - A - C# - ESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#C#)10 songs
BF#C#F#A#C#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#A#D#)2 songs
C#G#D#G#A#D#Only string 2 differs: A# instead of C.Custom Tuning (C#G#C#G#CD#)1 song
C#G#C#G#CD#Only string 4 differs: C# instead of D#.Origami Angel’s Guitar Tunings
Origami Angel plays 3 of 7 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)C#G#D#G#CD#3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Air Up Here" in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#) 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.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“The Air Up Here” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Air Up Here" by Origami Angel in?
"The Air Up Here" is played in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#): C#G#D#G#CD#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Air Up Here"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune up a half step (G3 → G#3). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Origami Angel songs use this tuning?
"Skeleton Key", "Welcome to" — all in C#G#D#G#CD#, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Origami Angel
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)
Once tuned to C#G#D#G#CD#, try playing these tracks next: