Waiting For You
Required String Notes:BF#C#F#BF#
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#C#F#BF#).
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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Waiting for sound
B62
F#92
C#139
F#185
B247
F#370
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Waiting For You”:
| 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 | F#4 | Tune up a whole 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
"Waiting For You" by Daniel Padim is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#) (BF#C#F#BF#). 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 up to F#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#).
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Strings and tools that make playing "Waiting For You" in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#) 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.
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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Waiting For You” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Waiting For You" by Daniel Padim in?
"Waiting For You" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#): BF#C#F#BF#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Waiting For You"?
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 up a whole step (E4 → F#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BF#)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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