Tiny Indoor Fireworks
Required String Notes:C - G - C - F - G - C
Tune to CGCFGC TuningHow to Tune from Standard to CGCFGC Tuning
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Tiny Indoor Fireworks”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Tiny Indoor Fireworks" by Biffy Clyro is played in CGCFGC Tuning (C - G - C - F - G - C). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Biffy Clyro 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 CGCFGC Tuning
Already tuned to C - G - C - F - G - C? These tunings are just one small change away.
DADGAD Celtic Tuning44 songs
D - A - D - G - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Open C Major (CGCEGC)19 songs
C - G - C - E - G - COnly string 3 differs: E instead of F.CGCGGC Tuning14 songs
C - G - C - G - G - COnly string 3 differs: G instead of F.Custom Tuning (CGCFG#C)9 songs
CGCFG#COnly string 2 differs: G# instead of G.Biffy Clyro’s Guitar Tunings
Biffy Clyro plays 2 of 15 songs in our catalog in CGCFGC Tuning. Most-used tunings:
- CGCFGC TuningC - G - C - F - G - C2 songs
- Custom Tuning (CFDGCF)CFDGCF2 songs
Gear for CGCFGC Tuning
Strings and tools that make playing "Tiny Indoor Fireworks" in CGCFGC Tuning easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Tiny Indoor Fireworks” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Tiny Indoor Fireworks" by Biffy Clyro in?
"Tiny Indoor Fireworks" is played in CGCFGC Tuning: C - G - C - F - G - C, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Tiny Indoor Fireworks"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).
What string gauge should I use for CGCFGC Tuning?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
Which other Biffy Clyro songs use this tuning?
"Friends and Enemies" — all in C - G - C - F - G - C, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Biffy Clyro
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Other Songs in CGCFGC Tuning
Once tuned to C - G - C - F - G - C, try playing these tracks next: