This unique guitar tuning, named "frames that used to greet me", transforms your instrument into a resonant soundscape, primarily emphasizing the bright and full qualities of an Eb Major chord.

Technical Analysis

The open strings are tuned to G2, D#3, G3, A#3, D#4, A#4 (or enharmonically G2, Eb3, G3, Bb3, Eb4, Bb4). This arrangement creates an Eb Major triad (G-Bb-Eb) voiced in 1st inversion, with the lowest note being G2. This gives the tuning a strong, full-bodied major sound with a solid G bass foundation.

The intervals between adjacent strings are quite broad and varied, contributing to a spacious and open feel:

• Low E String (now D#3) and A String (now G2): A perfect 5th (G2 to D#3). Note the lowest string is actually the 5th string in this tuning.
• A String (now G2) and D String (now A#3): A compound minor 3rd (G2 to A#3 is a minor 3rd plus an octave).
• D String (now A#3) and G String (now D#4): A perfect 4th (A#3 to D#4).
• G String (now D#4) and B String (now G3): A compound perfect 5th (G3 to D#4 is a perfect 5th plus an octave, or D#4 to G3 is a Major 6th down).
• B String (now G3) and High E String (now A#4): A compound minor 3rd (G3 to A#4 is a minor 3rd plus an octave).

Verbal Analysis and Playability

The tuning delivers a rich, open Eb Major chord, making it ideal for lush arpeggios, atmospheric soundscapes, and driving rhythm work where a major tonality is desired. The unique distribution of octaves and specific inversions across the strings creates a bell-like quality when strummed open, providing immediate harmonic satisfaction.

Due to the open Eb Major chord, simply barring across various frets will yield other major chords. For instance, a barre at the 1st fret will produce an F Major chord, at the 2nd fret an F# Major (Gb Major), and so on. This makes it highly accessible for creating melodic progressions and using a slide for soaring, expressive lines. The wide intervals also invite exploring sparse, percussive riffs and intricate fingerstyle patterns that leverage the sustained open notes.

How to Tune Your Guitar

Please note the significant changes required for most strings. Tuning down beyond 4 semitones can lead to string slackness or even damage if not done carefully. For strings requiring a drop of 6 semitones or more, considering a heavier gauge string might be beneficial for better tension and tone.

• Low E String (6th String): Tune down 1 semitone from E to D#3.
• A String (5th String): Tune down 2 semitones from A to G2.
• D String (4th String): Tune down 4 semitones from D to A#3. (Caution: This is a significant drop, heavier gauge may be advisable).
• G String (3rd String): Tune down 4 semitones from G to D#4. (Caution: This is a significant drop, heavier gauge may be advisable).
• B String (2nd String): Tune down 4 semitones from B to G3. (Caution: This is a significant drop, heavier gauge may be advisable).
• High E String (1st String): Tune down 6 semitones from E to A#4. (Recommendation: A heavier gauge string is strongly advised for this substantial drop).

Here are the notes for each string in this "frames that used to greet me" tuning:

• 6th String (Low E): D#3
• 5th String (A): G2
• 4th String (D): A#3
• 3rd String (G): D#4
• 2nd String (B): G3
• 1st String (High E): A#4