The 'Open E Script' tuning offers a unique and resonant soundscape, departing significantly from standard EADGBE. This tuning maintains the low and high E strings, providing familiar anchors, while raising the middle strings to create a rich, modal, and somewhat suspended harmonic texture. It's particularly well-suited for fingerstyle playing, drone effects, and crafting expressive open voicings that feel both familiar and distinct.

Technical Analysis

The open strings are tuned to E2 B2 D3 A3 D4 E4. When strummed open, this creates an intricate sound reminiscent of an E minor 11th chord without the major third (G). The intervals from the low E are: perfect 5th (B), minor 7th (D), perfect 4th (A), minor 7th octave (D), and root octave (E).

• The low E (E2) and B (B2) provide a strong perfect fifth foundation.
• The D (D3) and A (A3) on strings 4 and 3, combined with the D (D4) on string 2, create an open D suspended 2nd chord (D-A-D), adding to the modal character.
• The high E (E4) on string 1, paired with the D (D4) on string 2, forms a major 2nd interval, offering a bright, open voicing that is easily accessible.

This configuration lends itself to powerful drone notes and allows for striking open chords that move easily across the fretboard. Simple barre chords will also yield interesting extensions and suspended qualities, making it excellent for exploring new harmonic territories without requiring complex fingerings.

Open String Notes:

• String 6 (Low E): E2
• String 5 (A String): B2
• String 4 (D String): D3
• String 3 (G String): A3
• String 2 (B String): D4
• String 1 (High E): E4

How to Tune:

To achieve the 'Open E Script' tuning from standard EADGBE, follow these specific string adjustments:

• String 6 (Low E): Keep as is; no change from E2 (0 semitones).
• String 5 (A String): Tune up from A2 to B2 (2 semitones up).
• String 4 (D String): Keep as is; no change from D3 (0 semitones).
• String 3 (G String): Tune up from G3 to A3 (2 semitones up).
• String 2 (B String): Tune up from B3 to D4 (3 semitones up). *Note: Tuning up 3 semitones is a significant adjustment; please tune carefully and consider a different string gauge if you frequently use this tuning or experience excessive tension.*
• String 1 (High E): Keep as is; no change from E4 (0 semitones).

Always tune slowly and check the pitch frequently to avoid over-tightening or breaking strings. For string movements exceeding 4 semitones (up or down), a different string gauge is generally advised to optimize playability and string longevity.