Verbal Analysis:

The Deep B E Drone tuning offers a profoundly resonant and dark sound palette. The lowest string is tuned to a very deep B1, providing a powerful, sub-bass foundation that can underpin heavy riffs or atmospheric soundscapes. The arrangement of the lower three strings (B1 F#3 B2) forms a strong, thick B power chord, immediately suggesting applications in metal, hard rock, or drone music where a weighty, open sound is desired. The upper three strings (E3 E3 E4) create a pervasive E drone, which, when combined with the lower B, yields a complex and unique harmonic texture. This drone can be particularly effective for sustained ambient passages or for providing a melodic counterpoint to the heavier lower register. Overall, this tuning is designed for depth, resonance, and a distinct, almost ethereal yet heavy, character.

Technical Analysis:

• Open Notes: B1 F#3 B2 E3 E3 E4
• Open Chord: Played open, this tuning produces a rich, complex chord. The notes B, F#, and E are present. The B-F#-B on the lower strings forms a powerful B5 (B power chord). The E-E-E on the upper strings acts as a strong E major triad drone. Combined, this creates a sound that could be interpreted as a Bsus4add11 (B-E-F# with doubled Es and Bs), or more simply, a B power chord with a prominent E drone. This combination provides a strong root and fifth with a suspended fourth (E), offering a versatile harmonic foundation.
• Chordal Possibilities:
  • Power Chords: Barre chords on the lower three strings (B1-F#3-B2) will easily yield movable power chords along the fretboard, providing a heavy, driving rhythm. For instance, fretting the 1st fret across these three strings gives C5, and the 2nd fret gives C#5.
  • Drone Chords: The repeated E notes on the top three strings (E3 E3 E4) make it very easy to create an E major or E minor drone simply by playing these strings open or fretting them at various points.
  • Suspended & Add Chords: Due to the open E notes, many chords will naturally have a suspended fourth (E) quality or an added 11th. Sliding a finger across all six strings at any fret will create unique, resonant chords, often with a dominant or suspended quality related to the root on the 6th string, and a strong E presence from the higher strings.
  • Deep & Heavy Riffs: The incredibly low B1 allows for very deep, impactful riffs often used in genres like Djent, Doom Metal, or Progressive Rock, where extended low range is key.

Tuning Notes (6th string to 1st string):

• 6th String (Low E string): Tuned to B1 (a very deep, resonant B note).
• 5th String (A string): Tuned to F#3 (a perfect fifth above B, providing harmonic richness).
• 4th String (D string): Tuned to B2 (an octave above the 6th string B, adding body).
• 3rd String (G string): Tuned to E3 (a perfect fourth above the 4th string B, and the root of the upper drone).
• 2nd String (B string): Tuned to E3 (unison with the 3rd string E, reinforcing the drone).
• 1st String (High E string): Tuned to E4 (an octave above the 2nd and 3rd string E, completing the high drone).

How to Tune:

To achieve the 'Deep B E Drone' tuning, please adjust your strings according to the following instructions. These movements are typically relative to standard guitar tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). Please use a reliable tuner for accuracy and exercise caution, especially with larger semitone adjustments.

• 6th String (Low E): To achieve B1, Tune down 5 semitones. Caution: Tuning down 5 semitones is a significant change; for optimal tone, string tension, and to prevent intonation issues, a heavier gauge string is advised for this string.
• 5th String (A): To achieve F#3, Tune down 3 semitones.
• 4th String (D): To achieve B2, Tune down 3 semitones.
• 3rd String (G): To achieve E3, Tune down 3 semitones.
• 2nd String (B): To achieve E3, Tune down 7 semitones. Caution: Tuning down 7 semitones is a very significant change; a different gauge string is highly advised for this string to maintain playability and avoid intonation issues.
• 1st String (High E): To achieve E4, Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).