How to Tune to DAEG#AE (Hide and Seek)
DAEG#AE is the crunchy, evocative tuning Antoine Dufour uses for his fingerstyle arrangement of 'Hide and Seek'. The minor-second rub between the G# and A strings shines through its ringing voicings, giving a modern, harp-like acoustic sound.
| String | Note | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| String 6 | D2 | 73.42 Hz |
| String 5 | A2 | 110.00 Hz |
| String 4 | E3 | 164.81 Hz |
| String 3 | G#3 | 207.65 Hz |
| String 2 | A3 | 220.00 Hz |
| String 1 | E4 | 329.63 Hz |
String Tension & Setup Tips
Recommended Gauge:The low E drops to D, the D up to E, the G up to G#, the B down to A and the high E stays E. The raised inner strings add tension, so ease them up gradually with the tuner.
DAEG#AE (Hide and Seek)Advanced
D - A - E - G# - A - ENo Capo
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I tune to DAEG#AE?
From standard tuning (EADGBE), retune each string low to high: 6th E→D, 5th A (unchanged), 4th D→E, 3rd G→G#, 2nd B→A, 1st E (unchanged). Match each string to its exact Hz using the interactive tuner above.
What song uses DAEG#AE?
Antoine Dufour's acoustic fingerstyle arrangement of 'Hide and Seek' uses it; the close G#-to-A interval gives the arrangement its shimmering, slightly dissonant sparkle.