Where Do My Bluebirds Fly
Required String Notes:DGDGA#D
Tune to Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)Tune to Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DGDGA#D).
Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)
±0
D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
G98
D147
G196
A#233
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Where Do My Bluebirds Fly”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole 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
"Where Do My Bluebirds Fly" by The Tallest Man on Earth is played in Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D) (DGDGA#D). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to G, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. The Tallest Man on Earth 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 (DGDGA#D)
Already tuned to DGDGA#D? These tunings are just one small change away.
Open G Tuning59 songs
D - G - D - G - B - DOnly string 2 differs: B instead of A#.DGDGAD Tuning9 songs
D - G - D - G - A - DOnly string 2 differs: A instead of A#.Custom Tuning (DGDGCD)4 songs
DGDGCDOnly string 2 differs: C instead of A#.Custom Tuning (D#GDGA#D)3 songs
D#GDGA#DOnly string 6 differs: D# instead of D.The Tallest Man on Earth’s Guitar Tunings
The Tallest Man on Earth plays 2 of 31 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D). Most-used tunings:
- Open G MinorD - G - D - G - Bb - D2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)
Strings and tools that make playing "Where Do My Bluebirds Fly" in Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D) 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.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Where Do My Bluebirds Fly” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Where Do My Bluebirds Fly" by The Tallest Man on Earth in?
"Where Do My Bluebirds Fly" is played in Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D): DGDGA#D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Where Do My Bluebirds Fly"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)?
Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.
Which other The Tallest Man on Earth songs use this tuning?
"It Will Follow the Rain" — all in DGDGA#D, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by The Tallest Man on Earth
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by The Tallest Man on Earth:
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DGDGA#D)
Once tuned to DGDGA#D, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (DGDGA#E)Intermediate
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Custom Tuning (G#D#BF#C#G#)Intermediate
G#D#BF#C#G#No Capo