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EG#C#G#BD# | EA♭D♭A♭BE♭ Intergalactic Mode - Guitar tuning, chords & scales

Description - Intergalactic Mode

was screwing around and discovered this, it has a cosmic, drifting in space feel

Ethereal E Major: A Cosmic Journey for Your Guitar

The "Ethereal E Major" tuning, originally dubbed "intergalactic mode," truly lives up to its name. It conjures a feeling of cosmic exploration and drifting through vast, starry expanses. This unique arrangement of notes creates a spacious, resonant, and almost dreamlike soundscape, perfect for ambient textures, expansive arpeggios, and melodic lines that feel unmoored from typical harmonic structures.

Technical Analysis:

This tuning presents the open strings as: E2 – G#3 – C#4 – G#4 – B3 – D#5 (from low E to high E string). Analyzing these notes reveals a rich harmonic core. When strummed open, these strings form a lush E major 13th chord (Emaj13). The constituent notes are E (root), G# (major 3rd), B (perfect 5th), C# (major 6th / 13th), and D# (major 7th). The two G# notes (G#3 and G#4) create a strong, resonant doubling of the major third across octaves.

The open string notes and their harmonic function relative to E are:

  • String 6 (E2): Root
  • String 5 (G#3): Major 3rd
  • String 4 (C#4): Major 6th / 13th
  • String 3 (G#4): Octave of Major 3rd
  • String 2 (B3): Perfect 5th
  • String 1 (D#5): Major 7th
This arrangement provides an immediate, full-bodied Emaj13 chord, setting a distinct "ethereal" mood without fretting a single note.

Playing Potential:

  • Open Chords: The most obvious immediate benefit is the stunning Emaj13 chord available simply by strumming the open strings. This makes it effortless to establish a lush, major-7th-dominated tonality.
  • New Chord Voicings: Familiar chord shapes will be transformed. Barring across specific frets will yield new and exciting major 7th, 6th, and 13th voicings, especially those rooted in E. For instance, a simple bar across the 2nd fret (moving from the open string notes) would give a strong F#m7(add4) or F# Dorian feel by emphasizing the F# root, while a bar at the 4th fret could hint at a G#m7. Experimentation is key!
  • Melodic Exploration: The tuning naturally lends itself to melodies and arpeggios within the E Lydian or E Major scale, given the prominent C# and D# components. The wide intervals between strings can inspire unique melodic jumps and textures that are difficult to achieve in standard tuning.
  • Ambient and Cinematic Music: The inherent "cosmic" quality makes this tuning ideal for creating expansive soundscapes, film scores, and experimental guitar work. Delay and reverb will sound particularly vast and immersive with these open string voicings.

While challenging to navigate at first for those accustomed to standard tuning, the Ethereal E Major tuning offers a rewarding journey into fresh harmonic territory, truly living up to its promise of an "intergalactic mode."



Open String Notes:

6th String (Low E): E2
5th String (A): G#3
4th String (D): C#4
3rd String (G): G#4
2nd String (B): B3
1st String (High E): D#5

How to Tune Your Guitar to Ethereal E Major:

To achieve the Ethereal E Major tuning, start from standard EADGBe tuning and adjust each string as follows:

  • 6th String (Low E): Tune to E2. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
  • 5th String (A): Tune to G#3. Tune down 1 semitones.
  • 4th String (D): Tune to C#4. Tune down 1 semitones.
  • 3rd String (G): Tune to G#4. Tune up 1 semitones.
  • 2nd String (B): Tune to B3. Keep as is; no change (0 semitones).
  • 1st String (High E): Tune to D#5. Tune down 1 semitones.

Important Note on String Tension: Generally, when tuning a string up or down by 3 or 4 semitones or more, it's advisable to exercise caution and consider using a different gauge string to avoid excessive tension or slack. However, for this specific tuning, all individual string adjustments are within a modest range (maximum +/- 1 semitone), so a standard set of guitar strings should be suitable.

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Capos for EG#C#G#BD#

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-1 D#GCGA#D D G C G A D
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