10,000 Maniacs Guitar Tunings
10,000 Maniacs has used standard and alternate guitar tunings across their recorded discography. Below you will find 6 songs with exact string notes and tuning configurations.
10,000 Maniacs Songs & Guitar Tunings
| Song Title | Tuning required | Genre / Style | Tune Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree | EADABECustom Tuning (EADABE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Few & Far Between | C#F#C#F#A#C#Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Hey Jack Kerouac | C#F#C#F#A#C#Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#A#C#) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Lilydale | EADABECustom Tuning (EADABE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| Please Forgive Us | EADABECustom Tuning (EADABE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
| The Big Parade | EAEACECustom Tuning (EAEACE) | Alternative / Rock | Tune |
10,000 Maniacs's Most Used Tunings
Custom Tuning (EADABE)
String Pitch Guide: Custom Tuning (EADABE)
Primary tuning reference used for 6 songs in 10,000 Maniacs's catalog.
10,000 Maniacs Guitar Tuning Overview
10,000 Maniacs utilizes a dynamic selection of guitar tunings to achieve distinct voice leading, open resonance, and chord voicings across their music. While standard tuning forms the foundation for many tracks, alternate tunings—such as drop tunings and open tunings—play a pivotal role in shaping their signature guitar sound.
Using our interactive tuner above, you can inspect each string note required for 10,000 Maniacs songs, tune your guitar using microphone pitch detection, and explore chord voicings for each song.