The Muse
Required String Notes:DACGAE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DACGAE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DACGAE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DACGAE).
Custom Tuning (DACGAE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
C131
G196
A220
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DACGAE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “The Muse”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| 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 Muse" by Becca Stevens - David Crosby is played in Custom Tuning (DACGAE) (DACGAE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 down to C, string 2 down to A. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DACGAE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DACGAE)
Already tuned to DACGAE? These tunings are just one small change away.
Gear for Custom Tuning (DACGAE)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Muse" in Custom Tuning (DACGAE) 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 Muse” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Muse" by Becca Stevens - David Crosby in?
"The Muse" is played in Custom Tuning (DACGAE): DACGAE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Muse"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DACGAE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DACGAE)
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