You're looking at the "Open Ab/G#maj11" tuning for your Guitar. As described by its creator, this tuning was developed for a "Djent/Midwest Emo song," hinting at its suitability for heavy, atmospheric, and perhaps emotionally complex musical compositions.

Technical Analysis

This tuning transforms your guitar into a rich, open G# Major 11th chord. The open strings are tuned to: C#3, G#3, D#4, G3, C4, D#5. When analyzed relative to G# as the root, these notes provide a full harmonic landscape:

• String 5 (G#3): The Root of the chord.
• String 2 (C4): The Major 3rd (enharmonic of B#).
• String 4 (D#4) & String 1 (D#5): The Perfect 5th, providing strong harmonic support across octaves.
• String 3 (G3): The Major 7th (enharmonic of Fx).
• String 6 (C#3): The Perfect 4th (or 11th), adding color and depth.

This configuration provides a sophisticated and expansive sound straight from the open strings. The inclusion of both the Major 3rd (C) and Major 7th (G) alongside the 11th (C#) creates a rich, jazz-infused Major 11th tonality, which can sound particularly lush or dramatically dissonant depending on how it's voiced or contrasted with heavier elements.

Open Chords & Playing Possibilities

• Immediate Harmony: Strumming all open strings yields a full G#maj11 chord, perfect for atmospheric pads, intricate arpeggios, or as a foundation for complex melodic ideas.
• Power Chords: The arrangement of the lower strings (C#3, G#3, D#4) allows for easy formation of G#5 or C#5 power chords by barring, providing the deep, resonant foundation often associated with Djent. The lower C# on String 6 offers a powerful sub-bass register.
• Midwest Emo Appeal: The inherent tension and release possible with the Major 7th and 11th tones lend themselves well to the melodic and emotional characteristics of Midwest Emo, allowing for unique voicings and melancholic arpeggiations.
• Creative Voicings: The unique note distribution, particularly the G3 (M7) and C4 (M3) on adjacent strings, will encourage non-standard fingerings and fresh harmonic textures when exploring scales and chord progressions. Experimentation will unlock its full potential.

Open String Notes:

• String 6 (Low E equivalent): C#3
• String 5 (A equivalent): G#3
• String 4 (D equivalent): D#4
• String 3 (G equivalent): G3
• String 2 (B equivalent): C4
• String 1 (High E equivalent): D#5

How to Tune:

Please tune your guitar from standard EADGBe tuning according to the following instructions. Always ensure your strings are in good condition, especially when tuning up or down significantly.

• String 6: Tune down 3 semitones to reach C#3.
• String 5: Tune down 1 semitone to reach G#3.
• String 4: Tune up 1 semitone to reach D#4.
• String 3: Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) to remain at G3.
• String 2: Tune up 1 semitone to reach C4.
• String 1: Tune down 1 semitone to reach D#5.

Important Note on String Gauge: All string movements in this tuning are within 4 semitones up or down. Therefore, your standard guitar string gauge should generally be suitable. However, always exercise caution and check string tension if you notice any issues.