The Drying of the Lawns

Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"The Drying of the Lawns" by The Tallest Man on Earth is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 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 Standard E

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

Drop D Tuning130 songs

D - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: D instead of E.

Half-Step Down / Eb Standard109 songs

Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs

D - G - C - F - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.

AADGBE Tuning19 songs

A - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: A instead of E.

The Tallest Man on Earth’s Guitar Tunings

The Tallest Man on Earth plays 2 of 31 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:

Open D TuningD - A - D - F# - A - D4 songs
Open G TuningD - G - D - G - B - D3 songs
Pink Moon ModalC - G - C - F - C - E3 songs
DADEAD TuningD - A - D - E - A - D3 songs
Open G MinorD - G - D - G - Bb - D2 songs

Gear for Standard E

Strings and tools that make playing "The Drying of the Lawns" 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.

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“The Drying of the Lawns” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "The Drying of the Lawns" by The Tallest Man on Earth in?

"The Drying of the Lawns" 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.