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C#ADGAC# | D♭ADGAD♭ Harper Luis - Guitar tuning, chords & scales

Description - Harper Luis

Harper Luis by Russian Circles

Verbal and Technical Analysis

The "Harper Luis" tuning, popularized by the instrumental post-metal band Russian Circles, offers a massive, resonant sound palette. It's characterized by its extremely low C# on the 6th string, providing a deep, guttural foundation often found in heavy music. The presence of a high C# on the 1st string, two octaves above the lowest string, creates a rich, full-bodied timbre with significant sustain and a sense of vastness. The open A notes on the 5th and 2nd strings add further resonance. This tuning deviates significantly from standard, fostering a unique approach to chord voicings and melodic lines, ideal for open, droning textures and powerful, crushing riffs, reminiscent of the atmospheric yet heavy style of Russian Circles.

Technical Breakdown of Intervals:

This tuning sets the strings to C#3-A2-D3-G3-A3-C#5. Analyzing the intervals from the lowest string upwards:

  • String 6 (C#3) to String 5 (A2): A Major 6th down from C#3 (or a minor 3rd up from A2). This is an uncommon interval from the lowest string in many tunings, contributing to its unique character.
  • String 5 (A2) to String 4 (D3): A Perfect 4th. This is a common and stable interval, providing a familiar feel for power chords and bass lines within these strings.
  • String 4 (D3) to String 3 (G3): Another Perfect 4th. This continues the standard bass string configuration found in the lower registers of many tunings.
  • String 3 (G3) to String 2 (A3): A Major 2nd. This is a significant deviation from the standard Major 3rd (G-B) found in E standard, leading to tighter voicings and unique melodic possibilities in this register.
  • String 2 (A3) to String 1 (C#5): A Major 10th (compound Major 3rd). This wide interval between the second and first strings is very open, allowing for soaring melodic lines, expansive arpeggios, or airy chord voicings.

Open Chords and Playing Characteristics:

The open strings C#3-A2-D3-G3-A3-C#5 collectively form a C#sus2sus4 chord (C#, D, G, A). While not a traditional major or minor triad, this open voicing is rich with possibilities for atmospheric, heavy, or dissonant sounds. The open C# on the 6th string and C# on the 1st string create a powerful two-octave spread, providing a strong root for drone-based compositions or massive, ringing chords. Similarly, the A notes on the 5th and 2nd strings offer natural resonance points. The series of perfect 4ths on the middle strings (A-D-G) allows for easy power chord shapes with the middle fingers, while the unique Major 2nd between G and A (strings 3-2) can inspire interesting chord clusters and melodic patterns. This tuning is highly versatile, lending itself to everything from crushing heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes to intricate fingerstyle pieces where the open strings can be utilized as drones or pedal tones.

How to Tune to Harper Luis Drop C#

To achieve the Harper Luis Drop C# tuning, follow these adjustments from standard E Standard (E-A-D-G-B-E):

  • String 6 (Low E): Tune down 3 semitones to C#3. *Caution: Tuning down 3 semitones is a notable change. Players may experience reduced string tension and potential buzzing, especially if using lighter gauge strings. Consider checking your string action after tuning.*
  • String 5 (A): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to A2.
  • String 4 (D): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to D3.
  • String 3 (G): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to G3.
  • String 2 (B): Tune down 2 semitones to A3.
  • String 1 (High E): Tune down 3 semitones to C#5. *Caution: Tuning down 3 semitones is a notable change. Players may experience reduced string tension and potential buzzing, especially if using lighter gauge strings. Consider checking your string action after tuning.*


String 6: C#3

String 5: A2

String 4: D3

String 3: G3

String 2: A3

String 1: C#5

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