Verbal Analysis:

This tuning, aptly named "Climbing Rose," is truly unique and immediately evokes the "math rock" and "hard song, weird tuning" description from its origin. When strummed open, it rings out a massive, resonant Open B5 Power Chord (B-F#-B-F#-B-F#). The interplay of a deep B1 on the lowest string and a bright F#5 on the highest creates an enormous sonic landscape, giving it a powerful, almost orchestral presence that sounds both dark and expansive. The remarkably wide intervals, particularly between the 6th (B1) and 5th (F#3) strings, offer a vast pitch range that encourages adventurous playing. This is not a tuning for easy pop songs, but rather for intricate, percussive, or droning textures where the open strings can resonate freely, allowing for complex arpeggios or dissonant voicings against its inherent B5 foundation. Because of its open B5 nature, barre chords up and down the neck will naturally yield other power chords (e.g., C5, D5) or open fifth shapes, making it a robust foundation for riffing within a limited harmonic range.

Technical Analysis:

This is a Guitar tuning with the notes B1, F#3, B2, F#4, B2, F#5. The tuning forms an Open B5 chord, consisting of alternating B and F# notes spread across five octaves. The string pitches are:

• String 6 (B1): The lowest note, a full perfect fifth below the standard E.
• String 5 (F#3): A perfect fifth above B1, but remarkably two octaves higher, creating a huge leap in pitch from the 6th string.
• String 4 (B2): A perfect fourth down from F#3, an octave above B1.
• String 3 (F#4): A perfect fifth up from B2, an octave above F#3.
• String 2 (B2): A perfect fourth down from F#4, an octave below F#3. Critically, this string is tuned a full octave down from its standard A string pitch.
• String 1 (F#5): A perfect fifth up from B2, an octave above F#4.

The extensive range and wide intervals between non-adjacent strings define the unique sonic character of this tuning. The significant drops in pitch on the low strings (6th, 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd) and a slight rise on the 1st string indicate a very loose feel for most strings, especially the 2nd string which is down a full octave. For optimal tension and intonation, it is strongly recommended to use heavier gauge strings for strings 6, 5, 4, 3, and particularly 2. The 1st string, tuned up 2 semitones, might tolerate a standard gauge but should be monitored for tension.

Final Tuning Notes:

The open strings will be tuned to the following notes:

• String 6: B1
• String 5: F#3
• String 4: B2
• String 3: F#4
• String 2: B2
• String 1: F#5

How to Tune:

Please follow these instructions carefully for each string:

• String 6 (E string): Tune down 5 semitones. The final note for this string is B1. (This is a major drop; consider a heavier gauge string.)
• String 5 (A string): Tune down 3 semitones. The final note for this string is F#3. (This is a significant drop; consider a heavier gauge string.)
• String 4 (D string): Tune down 3 semitones. The final note for this string is B2. (This is a significant drop; consider a heavier gauge string.)
• String 3 (G string): Tune down 1 semitone. The final note for this string is F#4. (This is a minor drop; a standard gauge should be fine.)
• String 2 (B string): Tune down 12 semitones. The final note for this string is B2. (This is an extreme drop, a full octave! Strongly advise using a much heavier gauge string for this.)
• String 1 (E string): Tune up 2 semitones. The final note for this string is F#5. (This is a moderate increase; a standard gauge should be fine, but always exercise care when tuning up.)

Important Considerations:

When string movements exceed 4 semitones (either up or down), it is generally advisable to consider using a different string gauge. This helps maintain proper string tension, intonation, and prevents premature string breakage or excessive floppiness. The extreme 12-semitone drop on String 2, along with the 5-semitone drop on String 6 and 3-semitone drops on Strings 5 and 4, all point towards needing a custom string set for optimal performance and safety in this tuning.