When You Sleep
Required String Notes:EBABDBGBBBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE)Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"When You Sleep" by My Bloody Valentine is played in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE) (EBABDBGBBBE). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "When You Sleep" in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE) 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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“When You Sleep” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "When You Sleep" by My Bloody Valentine in?
"When You Sleep" is played in Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE): EBABDBGBBBE, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBABDBGBBBE)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
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