DGDF#AD Guitar Tuner
DGDF#AD | DGDG♭AD Chuttle - Guitar tuning, chords & scales
The "Chuttle" tuning presents a highly unusual and potentially challenging configuration for the guitar, living up to its self-description as a "Drop D with a mix of not sure but it sounds great but also hard to find chords." This assessment is accurate, as the tuning deviates significantly from standard, even beyond typical Drop D variants, creating a unique sonic landscape.
Technical Analysis:
The open strings, from low to high, are: D2 G2 D3 F4# A3 D4.
- The bass strings are tuned low, with the 6th string dropped 2 semitones from E2 to D2, and the 5th string also dropped 2 semitones from A2 to G2, providing a deep, resonant foundation.
- The 4th string remains at D (D3), maintaining an octave relationship with the 6th string, similar to a Drop D setup.
- However, the most striking and potentially problematic aspect is the 3rd string. While the
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data explicitly instructs to tune it down 1 semitone from standard G3 (which would result in F#3), the providedtuning_notes
indicates a target pitch of F4#. Tuning from G3 to F4# would require raising the string by a staggering 13 semitones (an octave and a semitone). This is an extremely dangerous and impractical adjustment for a standard guitar string and would almost certainly lead to breakage. It is critical to clarify this discrepancy. If F4# is truly the intended pitch for the 3rd string, a much lighter gauge string specifically designed for such high tension would be absolutely necessary. If F#3 (down one semitone) was the intention, the tuning would be significantly different and much safer. - The 2nd string is tuned down 2 semitones from B3 to A3, and the 1st string is tuned down 2 semitones from E4 to D4.
Considering the notes as provided (D2 G2 D3 F4# A3 D4), the open strings do not form a conventional, easily identifiable chord. The D-G-D in the lower register provides a strong D-based drone with a suspended 4th (G). The higher F4#-A3-D4 are quite spread out. The F4# is exceptionally high, creating a very wide interval with the D3 below it. This suggests a unique sonic landscape, possibly favouring single-note lines, arpeggios, and drone-like textures over traditional strummed chord shapes. Playing conventional chords will be challenging due to the highly altered intervals and the extreme pitch of the 3rd string. This tuning appears best suited for experimental playing styles, where its inherent dissonance and wide voicings can be explored.
Due to the severe potential string tension issues with the 3rd string as indicated by the target F4#, players should approach this tuning with extreme caution and ensure appropriate string gauges are used, or re-evaluate the intended pitch for that string for safety.
Tuning Notes (Low E to High E):
- 6th String: D2
- 5th String: G2
- 4th String: D3
- 3rd String: F4#
- 2nd String: A3
- 1st String: D4
How to Tune to Chuttle:
Carefully adjust each string from standard EADGBe tuning. Please pay close attention to the instructions for the 3rd string, as there is a significant discrepancy.
- 6th String (Low E): Tune down 2 semitones from E2 to D2. (Movement: -2 semitones)
- 5th String (A): Tune down 2 semitones from A2 to G2. (Movement: -2 semitones)
- 4th String (D): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones) from D3 to D3. (Movement: 0 semitones)
- 3rd String (G): Tune down 1 semitone from G3 to F#3. (Movement: -1 semitone)
⚠ IMPORTANT DISCREPANCY: The target note provided in the tuning notes list above for the 3rd string is F4#, which is an octave higher than F#3. Tuning a standard guitar string up 13 semitones from G3 to F4# is extremely dangerous and will almost certainly cause the string to break. If F4# is truly your target, a significantly lighter gauge string or a different instrument may be required. Proceed with extreme caution and consider tuning to F#3 instead for safety. - 2nd String (B): Tune down 2 semitones from B3 to A3. (Movement: -2 semitones)
- 1st String (High E): Tune down 2 semitones from E4 to D4. (Movement: -2 semitones)
General Caution: Adjusting strings by more than 4 semitones (either up or down) from their standard pitch often necessitates a different gauge string to maintain proper tension, intonation, and to avoid string breakage or damage to your instrument.
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Capos for DGDF#AD
Capo | Tuning | Name |
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-5 | ADAC#EA | Baritone Open A (Standard Open D) |
-3 | BEBD#F#B | Open B Add 4 |
-2 | CFCEGC | Alternate Open C Low |
-1 | C#F#C#FG#C# | Twinkle Twinkle |
0 | DGDF#AD | Chuttle |
1 | D#G#D#GA#D# | BEING HARSH |
2 | EAEG#BE | THESUMMERENDS |
3 | FA#FACF | Open F |
6 | G#C#G#CD#G# | Open G# |
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Songs tuned to DGDF#AD
Artist | Song | Album | Tab |
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Calum Graham | 12:34 | 12:34 | |
Dads | Shit Twins | Tony’s Cry Me A River Comp # 4 | View Tab |
Never,forever. | Wooden Home | never,forever. | |
Iamsleepless | 1400 Miles | Paper Bird | |
The Hotelier | An Introduction To The Album | Home, Like Noplace Is There | |
Mk.gee | i | Pronounced McGee | |
Linda Perhacs | Dolphin |
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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
- -2
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- 0
- -1
- -2
- -2