CGCFG#C Guitar Tuner
CGCFG#C | CGCFA♭C Converge Alternate Drop C - Guitar tuning, chords & scales
Converge Alternate Drop C Tuning Analysis
This tuning, famously known as Converge Alternate Drop C, is a signature sound of the influential band Converge, utilized as their main tuning since their seminal album, Jane Doe. It offers a distinct, heavy, and often dissonant sonic profile, perfectly suited for their aggressive and complex musical style.
Technical & Verbal Observations
Technically, the tuning is C2-G2-C3-F3-G4#-C4. The foundation is a low C (C2) on the 6th string, which is characteristic of 'Drop C' tunings, providing an incredibly thick and resonant bass. The subsequent strings are G2 and C3, creating a powerful C5 (C power chord) on the lowest three strings (C-G-C). This immediate open power chord offers immense low-end impact, ideal for heavy riffs and chugging. The overall downtuning across the board results in significantly reduced string tension, contributing to a sludgier, looser feel that excels in aggressive palm-muting and wide vibrato.
The unique character of this tuning truly emerges with the higher strings: F3 on the 3rd string, G4# (G Sharp) on the 2nd string, and C4 on the 1st string. This combination, C-G-C-F-G#-C, does not form a conventional major or minor open chord, but rather hints at a C augmented triad (C-G#-C) with an added F. This suggests a propensity for dissonant harmonies, augmented voicings, and complex, non-standard chord shapes. Players will find themselves exploring unique melodic lines and power chord variations, rather than traditional open chords. The G# against the C provides a certain tension and angularity, crucial for Converge's sound.
String Gauge Recommendation
Given the substantial downtuning across all strings, particularly the 6th string (E down to C, -4 semitones), the 1st string (E down to C, -4 semitones), and the 2nd string (B down to G#, -3 semitones), a heavier gauge string set is strongly recommended. Tuning down by 3 or 4 semitones with standard gauge strings can lead to very loose string tension, poor intonation, reduced sustain, and a generally 'flabby' feel. A heavier gauge will help to maintain optimal string tension, improve clarity, enhance sustain, and ensure a more stable and playable setup for this extremely low tuning.
How to Tune
To achieve the Converge Alternate Drop C tuning, start from standard EADGBe tuning and adjust each string precisely as follows:
- 6th String (Low E): Tune down 4 semitones (two whole steps) from E to C2.
- 5th String (A): Tune down 2 semitones (one whole step) from A to G2.
- 4th String (D): Tune down 2 semitones (one whole step) from D to C3.
- 3rd String (G): Tune down 2 semitones (one whole step) from G to F3.
- 2nd String (B): Tune down 3 semitones (one and a half steps) from B to G4#.
- 1st String (High E): Tune down 4 semitones (two whole steps) from E to C4.
Tuning Notes Breakdown
6th String: C2 (Low C)
5th String: G2
4th String: C3
3rd String: F3
2nd String: G4# (G Sharp)
1st String: C4 (Middle C)
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Capos for CGCFG#C
| Capo | Tuning | Name |
|---|---|---|
| -1 | BF#BEGB | Isis/Converge |
| 0 | CGCFG#C | Converge Alternate Drop C |
| 1 | C#G#C#F#AC# | Drop Open C# (F#madd9) |
| 2 | DADGA#D | G Minor Add 9th |
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Songs tuned to CGCFG#C
| Artist | Song | Album | Tab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Converge | Concubine | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Fault and Fracture | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Homewrecker | Team EVR Presents Equal Vision Records Fall Sampler 2001 | |
| Converge | The Broken Vow | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Bitter and Then Some | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Heaven in Her Arms | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Phoenix in Flight | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Phoenix in Flames | Jane Doe | |
| Converge | Jane Doe | Jane Doe |
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Tuning Map
- Fret
- S6
- S5
- S4
- S3
- S2
- S1
- -13
- D#
- G#
- C#
- F#
- A#
- D#
- -12
- E
- A
- D
- G
- B
- E
- -11
- F
- A#
- D#
- G#
- C
- F
- -10
- F#
- B
- E
- A
- C#
- F#
- -9
- G
- C
- F
- A#
- D
- G
- -8
- G#
- C#
- F#
- B
- D#
- G#
- -7
- A
- D
- G
- C
- E
- A
- -6
- A#
- D#
- G#
- C#
- F
- A#
- -5
- B
- E
- A
- D
- F#
- B
- -4
- C
- F
- A#
- D#
- G
- C
- -3
- C#
- F#
- B
- E
- G#
- C#
- -2
- D
- G
- C
- F
- A
- D
- -1
- D#
- G#
- C#
- F#
- A#
- D#
- 0
- E
- A
- D
- G
- B
- E
- 1
- F
- A#
- D#
- G#
- C
- F
- 2
- F#
- B
- E
- A
- C#
- F#
- 3
- G
- C
- F
- A#
- D
- G
- 4
- G#
- C#
- F#
- B
- D#
- G#
- 5
- A
- D
- G
- C
- E
- A
- 6
- A#
- D#
- G#
- C#
- F
- A#
- 7
- B
- E
- A
- D
- F#
- B
- -4
- -2
- -2
- -2
- -3
- -4
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