Touch of Blue
Required String Notes:EADGCF
Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGCF)Tune to Custom Tuning (EADGCF)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EADGCF).
Custom Tuning (EADGCF)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
A110
D147
G196
C262
F349
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EADGCF)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Touch of Blue”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | E2 | Leave as is |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | C4 | Tune up a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | F4 | Tune up a half step |
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
"Touch of Blue" by Stanley Jordan is played in Custom Tuning (EADGCF) (EADGCF). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 2 up to C, string 1 up to F. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Stanley Jordan 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 Custom Tuning (EADGCF)
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Stanley Jordan’s Guitar Tunings
Stanley Jordan plays 3 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EADGCF). Most-used tunings:
- All Fourths (EADGCF)E - A - D - G - C - F3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGCF)
Strings and tools that make playing "Touch of Blue" in Custom Tuning (EADGCF) 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.
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“Touch of Blue” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Touch of Blue" by Stanley Jordan in?
"Touch of Blue" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGCF): EADGCF, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Touch of Blue"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 2: tune up a half step (B3 → C4). String 1: tune up a half step (E4 → F4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EADGCF)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other Stanley Jordan songs use this tuning?
"Relaxing Music for Difficult Situations, I" — all in EADGCF, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Stanley Jordan
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