EBEBDF#B Guitar Tuner

EBEBDF#B | EBEBDG♭B 7-String Drop E - Guitar tuning, chords & scales

Description - 7-String Drop E

Tuning-variant used in 'Bad Omens - Artificial Suicide'.

7-String Drop E Tuning Analysis

This is the "7-String Drop E" tuning, designed for a 7-string guitar. It's notably a variant used in 'Bad Omens - Artificial Suicide', indicating its suitability for heavy, modern metal genres where low, guttural tones and extended range are paramount.

Technical Breakdown

The tuning consists of the notes: E1-B1-E2-B2-D3-F4#-B3 (from lowest to highest string). This tuning establishes a profound low end, beginning with E1, which is a full octave below the lowest E on a standard 6-string guitar. The lowest four strings (E1-B1-E2-B2) are tuned in perfect fifths and octaves (E-B-E-B), forming a powerful and resonant E5 power chord foundation.

The 3rd string adds a D3, creating an E minor 7th voicing (E-B-D) when played with the lower E and B strings, offering a dark and heavy harmonic texture. The 2nd string presents a significant departure with F4#. This interval, an augmented 2nd from D3 or a major 2nd from E, introduces a complex and somewhat dissonant character, which can be utilized for specific melodic lines, extended chord voicings, or to create tension in riffing. The highest string returns to B3, providing a clear, high-pitched perfect fifth relative to the open E string.

The overall structure suggests a tuning optimized for extreme low-end aggression, rhythmic precision, and the ability to craft intricate, often dissonant, melodies or textures over a heavy foundation. The "Drop E" aspect specifically refers to the lowest E string being tuned a whole step down from a typical 7-string's lowest B (to E), establishing the E root.

Open Chords & Voicings

This tuning is highly effective for thick, impactful power chords and drone notes. Barring across the lower strings will yield massive sounds:

E5 Power Chord: Simply strumming the lowest four strings (E1-B1-E2-B2) or barring them at any fret will produce rich, deep power chords rooted in E. The repeated E and B notes add immense sonic weight.
Em7 Voicings: Including the 3rd string (D3) with the lower E-B-E-B strings creates a powerful open E minor 7th feel, ideal for dark, atmospheric passages or heavy breakdowns.
Riffing: The consistent interval structure on the lower strings makes single-finger power chords (barring a single fret across the low strings) incredibly easy to execute, facilitating fast, heavy riffing and chugging.
Melodic and Dissonant Elements: The F4# on the 2nd string offers unique possibilities for lead lines or extended, jazzy, or experimental chord voicings, though it may require careful handling to integrate into more conventional harmony due to its relatively high and dissonant nature within an E minor context.

How to Tune

Please follow these instructions carefully. Tuning significantly up or down (more than 4 semitones) may require a different string gauge to ensure optimal playability, prevent string breakage, and maintain proper intonation. Always tune slowly and check string tension.