EC#G#C#F#A#D# Guitar Tuner
EC#G#C#F#A#D# | ED♭A♭D♭G♭B♭E♭ Drop C# With Low E - Guitar tuning, chords & scales
Verbal Analysis
The 'Drop C# with low E' tuning takes the concept of Drop C# to an extreme low, leveraging a 7-string guitar to achieve immense depth. The name is further clarified by its original description as "Drop C# with the minor 3rd in the base," which conceptually points to the foundational E string being a minor third relative to the C# root of the 'drop' section, albeit at an incredibly low octave. This creates a truly massive soundscape and is ideal for genres requiring a heavy, resonant bottom end, such as extreme metal, djent, or atmospheric doom. The presence of the E1 string below the C# core creates a unique harmonic tension or a powerful, dissonant drone depending on how it's voiced. It's an aggressive tuning designed for power and a wide sonic spectrum.
Open chords are primarily focused on power and low-register impact. The most immediate and powerful chord available is a C#5 power chord across the 6th, 5th, and 4th strings (C#3, G#3, C#4). This makes heavy, chugging riffs extremely accessible and intuitive for guitarists. The E1 string can be utilized as a deep, resonant root for an E minor or E major chord, or as a pedal tone against the C# structures, providing a distinct sonic characteristic. For instance, a simple two-finger bar across the 6th and 5th strings at any fret will yield a perfect fifth, which can be extended by including the 4th string for an octave, creating easily shiftable power chords. The overall shape of the tuning (C#3, G#3, C#4, F#4, A#4, D#5) lends itself to riffs built around the C# minor or C# Phrygian dominant scale, offering darker melodic possibilities.
Technical Analysis
This is a specialized tuning designed for a 7-string guitar, with the following note configuration from lowest to highest string:
- String 7 (Lowest): E1
- String 6: C#3
- String 5: G#3
- String 4: C#4
- String 3: F#4
- String 2: A#4
- String 1 (Highest): D#5
The core 'Drop C#' structure is evident in the interval relationships of strings 6, 5, and 4 (C#3, G#3, C#4), forming an octave C# power chord (Root-Fifth-Octave). The subsequent strings (F#4, A#4, D#5) maintain a pattern that resembles a standard-tuned instrument with lowered intervals, supporting a C# minor/Phrygian tonality. The E1 string, being a major 6th below the C#3 (or a minor 3rd below conceptually, an octave lower), provides an exceptionally deep sub-bass extension that significantly broadens the guitar's sonic range beyond conventional 'Drop' tunings. This wide interval allows for complex harmonic interplay, deep drone effects, and a vast dynamic potential.
Tuning Notes
Here are the target notes for each string, from the lowest (7th) to the highest (1st):
- String 7 (Lowest): E1
- String 6: C#3
- String 5: G#3
- String 4: C#4
- String 3: F#4
- String 2: A#4
- String 1 (Highest): D#5
How to Tune
To achieve the 'Drop C# with low E' tuning, please follow these instructions for each string, carefully adjusting the pitch:
- String 7 (Lowest): To reach E1, tune down 7 semitones. Note: Tuning down 7 semitones is a very significant change. For optimal performance, tension, and tone, it is strongly advised to consider using a heavier gauge string specifically for this lowest string.
- String 6: To reach C#3, tune down 3 semitones.
- String 5: To reach G#3, tune down 1 semitone.
- String 4: To reach C#4, tune down 1 semitone.
- String 3: To reach F#4, tune down 1 semitone.
- String 2: To reach A#4, tune down 1 semitone.
- String 1 (Highest): To reach D#5, tune down 1 semitone.
Always tune carefully and confirm intonation across all frets after making significant changes to your guitar's tuning to ensure optimal playability.
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Capos for EC#G#C#F#A#D#
| Capo | Tuning | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | EC#G#C#F#A#D# | Drop C# With Low E |
| 1 | FDADGBE | Drop D With Low F |
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Tuning Map
- Fret
- S7
- S6
- S5
- S4
- S3
- S2
- S1
- -13
- A#
- D#
- G#
- C#
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- B
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- C
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- E
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