The Maiden on the Shore
Required String Notes:EG#C#F#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EG#C#F#BE).
Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
G#104
C#139
F#185
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “The Maiden on the Shore”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
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 Maiden on the Shore" by John Renbourn is played in Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE) (EG#C#F#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 1 semitone down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)
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John Renbourn’s Guitar Tunings
John Renbourn plays 1 of 13 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE). Most-used tunings:
Gear for Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Maiden on the Shore" in Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE) 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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“The Maiden on the Shore” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Maiden on the Shore" by John Renbourn in?
"The Maiden on the Shore" is played in Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE): EG#C#F#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Maiden on the Shore"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EG#C#F#BE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
More Songs by John Renbourn
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