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byWeissmuller

Required String Notes:GGDGGD

Tune to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GGDGGD).

Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)

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Target: 98.0 Hz

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G98

D147

G196

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “wrong”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	G2	Tune up 3 semitones
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	G3	Tune down 4 semitones
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down a whole step

Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"wrong" by Weissmuller is played in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD) (GGDGGD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 down to G, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Weissmuller uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)

Already tuned to GGDGGD? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (GGDGBD)6 songs

GGDGBDOnly string 2 differs: B instead of G.

Custom Tuning (CGDGGD)3 songs

CGDGGDOnly string 6 differs: C instead of G.

Custom Tuning (DGDGGD)3 songs

DGDGGDOnly string 6 differs: D instead of G.

Weissmuller’s Guitar Tunings

Weissmuller plays 3 of 5 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)GGDGGD3 songs
DADAADD - A - D - A - A - D2 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (GGDGGD)

Strings and tools that make playing "wrong" in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD) easier.

Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)

Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.

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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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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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“wrong” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "wrong" by Weissmuller in?

"wrong" is played in Custom Tuning (GGDGGD): GGDGGD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "wrong"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.