Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura

byKent Nishimura

Required String Notes:BF#C#F#BD#

Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#BD#).

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)

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Target: 61.7 Hz

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B62

F#92

C#139

F#185

B247

D#311

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	B1	Tune down 5 semitones
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
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	D#4	Tune down a half step

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

"Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura" by Kent Nishimura is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#) (BF#C#F#BD#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)

Already tuned to BF#C#F#BD#? These tunings are just one small change away.

Open B Tuning19 songs

B - F# - B - F# - B - D#Only string 4 differs: B instead of C#.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)7 songs

BF#C#F#A#D#Only string 2 differs: A# instead of B.

Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)2 songs

A#FCFA#DSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BA#)1 song

BF#C#F#BA#Only string 1 differs: A# instead of D#.

Kent Nishimura’s Guitar Tunings

Kent Nishimura plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#G#C#)BF#C#F#G#C#1 song
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)BF#C#F#BD#1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)

Strings and tools that make playing "Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura" by Kent Nishimura in?

"Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#): BF#C#F#BD#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Thriller Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar Cover by Kent Nishimura"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4). Leave the other strings as they are.