Verbal Analysis

This unique tuning, known as 'Destiny Potato 7-String "Open G#"', is designed for a 7-string guitar and notably featured on the Destiny Potato album 'Lun'. It presents a distinctive sound palette, stepping away from conventional tunings. The repetition of G# and D# across the lower strings creates an incredibly resonant and powerful foundation, ideal for crushing riffs and expansive sonic textures. The open strings, when strummed, form a G#sus2 or G#add9 chord, offering a modern, slightly melancholic, or progressive feel rather than a straightforward major sound. This makes it perfect for genres like progressive metal, djent, or experimental rock where rich, complex voicings and heavy, sustained drones are desired. Its unusual structure suggests a tuning designed for a specific artistic vision, providing an expansive low end and unique melodic possibilities.

Technical Analysis

The tuning for this 7-string guitar, from lowest (7th) to highest (1st) string, is G#2 D3# G3# D4# G4# A4# D5#. While the name 'Open G#' often implies a major triad, a closer look reveals the open strings consist of G# (root), D# (perfect fifth), and A# (major second/ninth). This forms a G#sus2 (G# - A# - D#) or G#add9 chord, providing a rich, extended harmony. The interval structure across the strings is particularly noteworthy:

• String 7 (G#2) to String 6 (D3#): Perfect 5th up (+7 semitones)
• String 6 (D3#) to String 5 (G3#): Perfect 4th up (+5 semitones)
• String 5 (G3#) to String 4 (D4#): Perfect 5th up (+7 semitones)
• String 4 (D4#) to String 3 (G4#): Perfect 4th up (+5 semitones)
• String 3 (G4#) to String 2 (A4#): Major 2nd up (+2 semitones)
• String 2 (A4#) to String 1 (D5#): Perfect 4th up (+5 semitones)

The consistent perfect fourths and fifths across the five lowest strings (G#-D#-G#-D#-G#) facilitate easy construction of massive power chords and drone notes by simply barring across these strings. This configuration is highly advantageous for heavy riffing and creating a dense, wall-of-sound effect. The introduction of A# on the second string breaks this pattern, offering a unique interval that can be leveraged for more complex melodic phrases or to add tension and color to chords. For instance, barring across the entire fretboard at any position will yield a transposed G#sus2 chord shape (e.g., fretting all strings at the 1st fret produces Asu2, at the 2nd fret produces A#sus2, and so on). The prominent low G# provides a deep bass foundation, while the upper strings can be used for cutting leads or intricate arpeggios, making this a versatile tuning for creative exploration.

Open String Notes

These are the notes for each string of your 7-string guitar in this tuning, from the lowest (7th) string to the highest (1st) string:

• String 7 (Lowest Bass): G#2
• String 6: D3#
• String 5: G3#
• String 4: D4#
• String 3: G4#
• String 2: A4#
• String 1 (Highest Treble): D5#

How to Tune

To achieve the 'Destiny Potato 7-String "Open G#"' tuning, follow these instructions for each string. Please note that tuning movements are provided for strings 6 through 1, as detailed in the tuning data. For the lowest (7th) string, the target note is G#2; you will need to tune this string to G#2, though specific movement instructions from a standard tuning were not provided in the source data.

• String 6: Tune to D3# by tuning down 1 semitones.
• String 5: Tune to G3# by tuning down 1 semitones.
• String 4: Tune to D4# by tuning up 1 semitones.
• String 3: Tune to G4# by tuning up 1 semitones.
• String 2: Tune to A4# by tuning down 1 semitones.
• String 1: Tune to D5# by tuning down 1 semitones.

Caution: The provided string movements for strings 1-6 are relatively minor (1 semitone up or down), which generally does not require a change in string gauge. However, always exercise care when adjusting string tension. For movements exceeding 4 semitones up or down (which are not present in the detailed movements for strings 1-6 here), it is generally recommended to consider using a different string gauge to ensure optimal playability and string longevity.