How to Tune to DACGCE
DACGCE is a darker, more fluid cousin of the American Football (FACGCE) tuning. Dropping the bottom strings to a D-A-C foundation with a C on the second string gives brooding, jazzy midwest-emo voicings and easy movement between lush extended chords.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | C3 | 130.81 Hz |
| String 3 | G3 | 196.00 Hz |
| String 2 | C4 | 261.63 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:The low E drops to D and the D to C, while the B tunes up to C. A balanced light set works; a slightly heavier low string keeps the D tight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tune to DACGCE?
From standard tuning (EADGBE), retune each string low to high: 6th E→D, 5th A (unchanged), 4th D→C, 3rd G (unchanged), 2nd B→C, 1st E (unchanged). Match each string to its exact Hz using the interactive tuner above.
How does DACGCE compare to FACGCE?
It keeps the same C-G-C-E top structure as the American Football tuning but lowers the bottom to D-A-C, giving a darker, more open low end and slightly more fluid chord shapes.