The Wild Hunt

byThe Tallest Man on Earth

Required String Notes:BEBEBE

Tune to Custom Tuning (BEBEBE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BEBEBE).

Custom Tuning (BEBEBE)

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Target: 61.7 Hz

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B62

E82

B123

E165

B247

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BEBEBE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “The Wild Hunt”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	B1	Tune down 5 semitones
String 5	A2	E2	Tune down 5 semitones
String 4	D3	B2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 3	G3	E3	Tune down 3 semitones
String 2	B3	B3	Leave as is
String 1	E4	E4	Leave as is

Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"The Wild Hunt" by The Tallest Man on Earth is played in Custom Tuning (BEBEBE) (BEBEBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BEBEBE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BEBEBE)

Already tuned to BEBEBE? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (CFCFCF)3 songs

CFCFCFSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Custom Tuning (BF#BEBE)1 song

BF#BEBEOnly string 5 differs: F# instead of E.

Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)1 song

A#D#A#D#A#D#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

The Tallest Man on Earth’s Guitar Tunings

The Tallest Man on Earth plays 1 of 31 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BEBEBE). 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 Custom Tuning (BEBEBE)

Strings and tools that make playing "The Wild Hunt" in Custom Tuning (BEBEBE) easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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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.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“The Wild Hunt” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "The Wild Hunt" by The Tallest Man on Earth in?

"The Wild Hunt" is played in Custom Tuning (BEBEBE): BEBEBE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "The Wild Hunt"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). Leave the other strings as they are.