Description: Five-String Standard (Low 5)

This unique tuning arises from a resourceful adaptation, as described by its creator: "Made this so I could play my guitar, I broke a string sadly, i don't really have money right now so I got to wait." It effectively transforms a standard 6-string guitar into a 5-string instrument, utilizing the lower five strings in their conventional E Standard tuning.

Verbal Analysis:

The Five-String Standard (Low 5) tuning is born out of necessity, offering a practical solution for guitarists with a broken high E string. By simply removing or ignoring the highest string, players can continue to utilize the familiar chord shapes and scales of standard tuning for the lower registers. This makes it an incredibly accessible tuning for anyone accustomed to a standard 6-string, as there's virtually no learning curve for the notes available. It naturally emphasizes the foundational bass and mid-range tones, lending itself well to rhythm guitar, blues, rock, and folk genres where a thicker, more grounded sound is often desired. The absence of the high E string can also subtly influence playing style, encouraging more focused melodic lines on the B string or adapting chord voicings to fit the five-string framework.

Technical Analysis:

The open string notes for this tuning are: E2, A2, D3, G3, B3. This sequence mirrors the lowest five strings of a standard E Standard tuning. The intervals between the strings are consistent with standard tuning:

• E2 to A2: Perfect Fourth (5 semitones)
• A2 to D3: Perfect Fourth (5 semitones)
• D3 to G3: Perfect Fourth (5 semitones)
• G3 to B3: Major Third (4 semitones)

This preservation of standard intervals means that virtually all standard open chords and barre chords that do not rely on the high E string remain fully playable and recognizable. Chords like E minor (02200), A minor (X0221), D major (XX023), C major (X3201), and G major (32000, often adapted from its 6-string voicing) are all readily available. The tuning naturally encourages thicker voicings and a focus on the lower and middle registers of the instrument, providing a solid rhythmic and harmonic foundation.

Open String Notes:

The guitar is tuned as follows (from lowest to highest string):

• String 5 (Low E): E2
• String 4 (A): A2
• String 3 (D): D3
• String 2 (G): G3
• String 1 (B): B3

How to Tune:

To achieve the 'Five-String Standard (Low 5)' tuning from a standard E Standard 6-string setup (assuming the highest string is broken or removed), follow these instructions for each of the remaining five strings:

• String 5 (Low E): Tune to E2. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
• String 4 (A): Tune to A2. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
• String 3 (D): Tune to D3. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
• String 2 (G): Tune to G3. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
• String 1 (B): Tune to B3. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).

Since all strings remain at their standard pitches, this tuning requires no actual pitch adjustments if your guitar is already in E Standard and you simply remove/ignore the high E string. No special string gauge is advised as no string is tuned beyond a normal range.