Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"you are not alone" by Michael Jackson is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN) (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN).

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Gear for Custom Tuning (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN)

Strings and tools that make playing "you are not alone" in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN) 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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“you are not alone” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "you are not alone" by Michael Jackson in?

"you are not alone" is played in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN): EADGBE_FULL_DOWN, 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 (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN)?

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

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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EADGBE_FULL_DOWN)

Once tuned to EADGBE_FULL_DOWN, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (ACDEGA)Intermediate
ACDEGANo Capo
Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
BF#C#F#A#D#No Capo
Custom Tuning (FCDGCD)Intermediate
FCDGCDNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EADABE)Intermediate
EADABENo Capo
Custom Tuning (CGCEAD)Intermediate
CGCEADNo Capo
Custom Tuning (FA#D#G#CF)Intermediate
FA#D#G#CFNo Capo
Custom Tuning (DGDF#BD)Intermediate
DGDF#BDNo Capo
Custom Tuning (CEGACE)Intermediate
CEGACENo Capo