About the Lazzari Felici Tuning

The "Lazzari Felici" tuning, inspired by a song from the renowned Italian artist Pino Daniele, offers a unique sonic landscape for your guitar. This tuning aims for a generally lower register, creating a rich, resonant foundation suitable for a variety of musical expressions. The original intent, as noted by the submitter, suggests that the notes should all be one octave lower than standard guitar notation, which is reflected in the provided F2 as the lowest string, making it a truly deep and impactful tuning.

Technical Analysis

This tuning transforms the standard E-A-D-G-B-E configuration into F2-C3-D3-G3-A3-E4. Let's break down the intervals and potential harmonies:

• String 6 (F2): The lowest string is tuned a semitone up from standard E, establishing a deep F root.
• String 5 (C3): Tuned up significantly, creating a perfect fifth with the 6th string (F-C). This interval provides a strong harmonic anchor.
• String 4 (D3): Remains at its standard pitch.
• String 3 (G3): Remains at its standard pitch.
• String 2 (A3): Tuned down from standard B, creating a major second with the 3rd string (G-A).
• String 1 (E4): Remains at its standard pitch.

The open strings F-C-D-G-A-E present a unique intervallic structure. Notably, the tuning features strong F major (F-A-C from strings 6, 2, 5) and C major (C-E-G from strings 5, 1, 3) triads within the open strings, albeit not in consecutive order. The presence of these related major triads suggests a tonal center around F or C, allowing for rich harmonic possibilities. The sequence of intervals (P5, M2, P4, M2, P5) creates an open, resonant feel, conducive to arpeggiated figures and drone-like playing. The low F and C provide a deep foundation, reminiscent of a bass guitar's lower register.

Chords and Playability

Given the open string notes (F-C-D-G-A-E):

• A strong F major chord can be easily implied by the open 6th (F), 5th (C), and 2nd (A) strings, offering a full, resonant F major voicing.
• Similarly, a C major chord is readily accessible using the open 5th (C), 3rd (G), and 1st (E) strings, providing a bright C major sound.
• The open 4th (D) and 3rd (G) strings, combined with the 2nd (A), could hint at a G major 7th or a D minor 7th feel when played with other notes.
• Experimenting with barre chords shifted up and down the neck will reveal new voicings, especially for chords rooted on F or C, and their relative minors. The wide perfect fifths on the bass and treble strings (F-C and A-E) can facilitate powerful drone chords or simplified two-note power chords, offering a rich soundscape particularly for strumming and fingerstyle.

How to Tune Your Guitar

To achieve the Lazzari Felici tuning from standard E-A-D-G-B-E:

• 6th String (Low E): Tune up 1 semitones to F2.
• 5th String (A): Tune up 3 semitones to C3.
• 4th String (D): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to D3.
• 3rd String (G): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to G3.
• 2nd String (B): Tune down 2 semitones to A3.
• 1st String (High E): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to E4.

Note: All string movements are within recommended limits for standard string gauges (less than 4 semitones up or down).

String 6: F2

String 5: C3

String 4: D3

String 3: G3

String 2: A3

String 1: E4