Verbal Description

This is a rich and resonant Modal Baritone tuning, designed specifically to facilitate a 1-4-5 chord progression with open, suspended voicings. It drops most strings significantly to achieve a deep, baritone register, creating a full and impactful sound. The unique arrangement of notes, particularly the re-entrant nature with the 2nd string being higher than the 1st, opens up interesting melodic and harmonic possibilities, allowing for shimmering suspended chords and modal exploration, ideal for its described purpose as a "Modal Baritone for 145 progression".

Technical Analysis

The tuning, named 'Esus4/Esus2/A6sus2', is indeed crafted to offer these suspended harmonies directly from the open strings. The overall range is exceptionally wide, spanning from a very low B1 on the 6th string up to a bright F#4 on the 2nd string. The substantial down-tuning of most strings (5 semitones for many) contributes to its baritone characteristic, providing a weighty foundation often preferred for modal and atmospheric playing. The open string notes, from low to high (6th to 1st string), are B1, E2, A2, E3, F#4, B3. Note the re-entrant nature where the 2nd string (F#4) is pitched higher than the 1st string (B3), which is a distinctive feature.

Open Chords & Harmonies

The open strings readily form the named chords and more, making it exceptionally versatile for the intended 1-4-5 progression:

• E sus2 (E, F#, B): The E2, F#4, and B3 notes are all present, allowing for a full or partial E sus2 chord.
• E sus4 (E, A, B): The E2, A2, and B3 notes are available, providing a clear E sus4 voicing.
• A6sus2 (A, B, E, F#): With A2, B3, E2/E3, and F#4, this tuning perfectly encompasses the notes for an A6sus2 chord, creating a rich texture.
• B sus4 (B, E, F#): The B1/B3, E2/E3, and F#4 notes make a B sus4 chord easily accessible, which serves well as the '5' chord in an E-centric progression.

Current Tuning Notes

• String 6 (Low E Equivalent): B1

• String 5 (A Equivalent): E2

• String 4 (D Equivalent): A2

• String 3 (G Equivalent): E3

• String 2 (B Equivalent): F4#

• String 1 (High E Equivalent): B3

How to Tune (from Standard EADGBe)

Important Note on String Gauge: Many of the string movements involve tuning down 5 semitones. When tuning down by more than 4 semitones (or tuning up by more than 4 semitones), a different gauge string is generally advised to maintain optimal tension, intonation, and string life, and to prevent potential damage. Proceed with care, especially with significant down-tuning.

• String 6 (Low E): Tune down 5 semitones to B1. (Original E2 → B1)

• String 5 (A): Tune down 5 semitones to E2. (Original A2 → E2)

• String 4 (D): Tune down 5 semitones to A2. (Original D3 → A2)

• String 3 (G): Tune down 3 semitones to E3. (Original G3 → E3)

• String 2 (B): Tune down 5 semitones to F#3. (Original B3 → F#3) Note: The target note listed in the "Current Tuning Notes" section for String 2 is F4#. This implies an octave difference from the F#3 resulting from tuning a standard B3 string down 5 semitones, or a different starting string. Please ensure your tuner reads F4# for the open string.

• String 1 (High E): Tune down 5 semitones to B3. (Original E4 → B3)