Upgrade

Required String Notes:E - A - D - G - B - E

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Upgrade" by Joji is played in Standard E (E - A - D - G - B - E). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. Joji uses this same tuning on 11 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Standard E

Already tuned to E - A - D - G - B - E? These tunings are just one small change away.

Drop D Tuning130 songs

D - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: D instead of E.

Half-Step Down / Eb Standard109 songs

Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSame chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs

D - G - C - F - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.

AADGBE Tuning19 songs

A - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 6 differs: A instead of E.

Joji’s Guitar Tunings

Joji plays 12 of 16 songs in our catalog in Standard E. Most-used tunings:

Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E12 songs
Custom Tuning (GCEAAA)GCEAAA3 songs
Drop D TuningD - A - D - G - B - E1 song

Gear for Standard E

Strings and tools that make playing "Upgrade" in Standard E 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.

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“Upgrade” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Upgrade" by Joji in?

"Upgrade" is played in Standard E: E - A - D - G - B - E, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Standard E?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

Which other Joji songs use this tuning?

"Bitter Fuck", "Daylight", "Ew", "High Hopes", "I'LL SEE YOU IN 40", "Pills" and 5 more — all in E - A - D - G - B - E, so you can play them without retuning.