Verbal Analysis: The 'Weird Lower Transposed' Tuning

This intriguing tuning, aptly described as a "Weird Lower Tuning bottom 6 of 12 string transposed," plunges your guitar into a realm of deep resonance and atmospheric potential. With its unusually low E2 and doubled D4 notes, it evokes a sense of vastness and mystery, perfect for genres like doom metal, drone, ambient, or experimental rock. The unison low E strings create an incredibly thick, fundamental base, while the doubled A and D notes in higher octaves provide a rich harmonic tapestry. It encourages a heavy, sustained playing style, allowing open strings to ring out and build dense soundscapes. Players exploring this tuning will discover a unique voice for their instrument, capable of delivering powerful, resonant chords and dark, captivating melodies.

Technical Analysis: Unison Power and Extended Harmonies

This is a standard 6-string Guitar tuning, specifically set to E2 E2 A2 A3 D4 D4 (from low to high string).

Let's break down the intervals and potential:

• Root Structure: The tuning is heavily rooted around E, A, and D. The presence of E2 on both the 6th and 5th strings creates an exceptionally powerful, thick fundamental. Similarly, the 2nd and 1st strings are both tuned to D4, adding a resonant high end.
• Open Chord Voicing: Played open, the strings spell out E-E-A-A-D-D. This configuration forms a complex and rich E minor 11 chord. Specifically, it offers:
  • E (Root): Strings 6 & 5
  • A (Perfect 4th / 11th): Strings 4 & 3
  • D (Minor 7th): Strings 2 & 1
  The generous doubling of notes across octaves gives this open chord immense body and sustain, making it an excellent drone or foundational chord.
• Chords Within Reach: The inherent Em11 quality suggests that minor-key progressions, particularly in E minor or modes relating to it (like Phrygian or Dorian), will sound very natural and full. Power chords built on the lower E, A, and D will be incredibly thick due to the unison and octave voicings. Chords utilizing the open E and A strings will benefit from the deep resonance. Experiment with two and three-finger shapes that complement the open Em11 structure, especially those played on the higher D strings, to unlock unique harmonic textures. The perfect 4th intervals between E-A and A-D also facilitate easy power chord shapes across adjacent strings.
• Overall Character: This tuning is designed for depth and atmosphere. The significant drops in pitch on the A and D strings from standard tuning contribute to its low, growling character, while the upward shifts on G and B strings create interesting tension and open possibilities for melodic exploration against the low drone.

Tuning Notes (Low to High)

• String 6: E2 (Low E)
• String 5: E2 (A string tuned down)
• String 4: A2 (D string tuned down)
• String 3: A3 (G string tuned up)
• String 2: D4 (B string tuned up)
• String 1: D4 (High E string tuned down)

How to Tune from Standard EADGBe

To achieve the 'EEAADD' tuning, follow these steps, starting from standard EADGBe tuning:

• String 6 (Low E - E2): Keep as is; no change (0 semitones). Your low E string remains at E2.
• String 5 (A - A2): Tune down 5 semitones to E2. Caution: Tuning down 5 semitones is a significant change from A2. If you frequently use this tuning, a heavier gauge string might be advised to maintain tension and intonation.
• String 4 (D - D3): Tune down 5 semitones to A2. Caution: Tuning down 5 semitones is a significant change from D3. If you frequently use this tuning, a heavier gauge string might be advised to maintain tension and intonation.
• String 3 (G - G3): Tune up 2 semitones to A3.
• String 2 (B - B3): Tune up 3 semitones to D4. Take care: Tuning up 3 semitones from B3 can put increased tension on the string. Tune slowly and carefully.
• String 1 (High E - E4): Tune down 2 semitones to D4.