Guitar Tunings :: Miles from the Lightning (2001)

The Songs on Miles from the Lightning are keyed strangely, because the 1973 Martin D-18 I recorded with played nicest when tuned ½ step below standard pitch. Consequently the various open tunings named below are actually just reference points for the intervals used; the real note names will be ½ step below those given. The keys named however, are the actual key the song is in.

Ballad of Copper Junction: low E string tuned to D (Drop D), key of D

Dove and the Waterline: Standard tuning, Key of Ebm

Walking at Dusk: Modified open G tuning (A string tuned to G, other strings standard), capo II, key of Ab

Thistledown Tears: Standard tuning, capo III key of G minor

Californ-i-a: Open D tuning, key of D

Highway and the Moon: Modified open G tuning (bass note tuned to low C), key of F#

Battle Hymn: Standard tuning, capo I, key of Ab

Crossing Mississippi: Standard tuning, key of Db

Secretariat: Modified open G tuning (bass note tuned to low C), key of F#

Sunrise in the Rearview: Standard tuning, capo I, key of Bb

Streetlight Halos: Standard tuning, key of F (guitar tuned one whole step low, to D)

Buckshot Moon: low E string tuned to D, capo, key of Db

I'm Alright: Open D tuning, key of D

Miles from the Lightning: Standard tuning, Key of F#

Blue on Blue: Blue on Blue