All Fifths Guitar Tuning
All Fifths sets the six strings from low to high to C G D A E B. Its extremely wide and violin-like voice works especially well for wide melodic range, fifth-based fingering and experimental composition.
Do this first
No theory test. No perfect technique required. Follow these three steps and start making music.
Tap each string to hear it
What changes in All Fifths
Every adjacent string is tuned a perfect fifth apart, producing a four-octave span across six strings.
Make the tuning sound intentional
Play one-octave scales on pairs of strings and practise shifting instead of stretching for wide intervals.
Shape tip: Treat it as a melodic instrument first; conventional guitar chords become unusually wide and often need fewer notes.
Retune to C G D A E B safely
This requires a carefully designed custom string set and an instrument capable of safely supporting the range.
Change one string at a time, approach the target pitch gradually and recheck every string after the neck settles. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge lifts or the instrument reacts unpredictably.
Turn the open strings into music
Quick answers before you play
What are the notes in All Fifths Guitar Tuning?
From the sixth string to the first string, tune to C G D A E B. Use the six playable reference notes above and recheck them after the neck settles.
Is All Fifths Guitar Tuning safe for my guitar?
This requires a carefully designed custom string set and an instrument capable of safely supporting the range. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge moves or the guitar becomes difficult to intonate.
Can I use normal chord shapes in All Fifths Guitar Tuning?
Some shapes may still work, but a interval tuning changes at least part of the fretboard. Start with the open strings, simple drones and the shape guidance on this page.
Why do the strings go out of tune again after retuning?
Changing one string changes the total tension on the neck. Tune all six strings, wait briefly and repeat the process until every reference pitch remains stable.