This unique tuning, which we've named 'Mystic Groove Tuning', for your Guitar transforms the standard EADGBE into a resonant D# G# C# G# B D#.

Verbal Analysis

As aptly described by its creator, this tuning is "Made up for the point of ethereal deep blues that gives out an adventure as the tone shifts with endless possibilities of pure bliss Your fingers will be pleased". The open string voicing certainly delivers on this promise. The low D# provides a deep, anchoring foundation, while the prominent G# notes (strings 5 and 3) alongside B and D# (strings 2 and 1) resonate to form a full, open G# Major triad. This gives the tuning a sense of grounding and melodic clarity amidst its 'ethereal' qualities. The presence of C# on the 4th string adds a touch of minor 7th tension, hinting at soulful D# minor 7th possibilities, even while the G# Major rings clear. This creates a wonderfully ambiguous and rich soundscape, perfect for exploration in deep blues, jazz, or even ambient genres.

Technical Analysis

The open strings are voiced as D#3 - G#3 - C#4 - G#4 - B3 - D#5. This arrangement features a distinctive perfect fourth interval stack from the lowest D# up to C# (D#-G#-C#), creating a wide, open sound. The intervals then shift, with a perfect fourth between C#4 and G#4, followed by a Major 3rd from G#4 to B3, and another Major 3rd from B3 to D#5. This combination strongly highlights a powerful G# Major chord (G#, B, D#) prominently across the middle and upper strings, which will resonate with a full, bright character. The overall voicing lends itself to open, ringing chords that can easily evoke moods from melancholic blues to soaring, adventurous soundscapes. Open chords like G# Major will sound exceptionally full and resonant. Furthermore, shapes hinting at D# minor 7th or C# major chords will be easily accessible and harmonically rich due to the close proximity of relevant scale tones and the overall intervallic structure.

How to Tune to Mystic Groove

To achieve the Mystic Groove Tuning from standard EADGBE, follow these string adjustments:

• Low E String (6th): Tune down 1 semitone to D#.
• A String (5th): Tune down 1 semitone to G#.
• D String (4th): Tune down 1 semitone to C#.
• G String (3rd): Tune up 1 semitone to G#.
• B String (2nd): Keep as is; no change, remains B.
• High E String (1st): Tune down 1 semitone to D#.

All string movements are minor (within 1 semitone), so no special string gauge is required. You can confidently tune your current strings without concern for excessive tension changes.

6th String (Low E): D#3 (Tune down 1 semitone from E)

5th String (A): G#3 (Tune down 1 semitone from A)

4th String (D): C#4 (Tune down 1 semitone from D)

3rd String (G): G#4 (Tune up 1 semitone from G)

2nd String (B): B3 (No change)

1st String (High E): D#5 (Tune down 1 semitone from E)