Tuning Analysis: Esus2 Reentrant

This is a highly distinctive Guitar tuning, aptly named Esus2 Reentrant. It's crafted as a Baritone rhythm tuning with reentrant on string 6, making it an excellent choice for accompaniment to lead guitar in E standard.

The 'reentrant' characteristic is particularly notable on the 6th (lowest) string, which is tuned higher than some of the adjacent strings. This creates unique melodic and harmonic possibilities, allowing for unexpected voicings and a broad sonic palette, moving beyond traditional descending string pitch arrangements.

Technical Observations & Open Chords

The open strings for this tuning are (from low E to high E, i.e., String 6 to String 1): F#3 - B1 - E2 - B2 - E3 - F#4. When analyzing the pitches present, we have B, E, and F#. These notes form an Esus2 chord (E-B-F#).

• The presence of B, E, and F# across the open strings means that a full strum of the open guitar will naturally yield a rich and complex Esus2 chord.
• The very low B1 on String 5 and E2 on String 4 provide a deep, resonant foundation, while the reentrant F#3 on String 6 adds a bright, unusual bass drone or melodic accent.
• This tuning is well-suited for rhythmic accompaniment, offering a full, harmonically interesting base. The open Esus2 nature makes it easy to explore related suspended chords or even full major/minor chords with minimal fretting, often by just barring across the fretboard to transpose the open Esus2 shape.

How to Tune (from Standard EADGBe)

Please note: Many of these string movements are significant. For optimal performance and to prevent string breakage or neck damage, especially when tuning down significantly, a different string gauge may be advised.

• String 6 (Low E): Tune up 2 semitones to F#3. (Movement: +2 semitones)
• String 5 (A): Tune down 10 semitones to B1. (Movement: -10 semitones. A different string gauge is strongly advised for this significant drop.)
• String 4 (D): Tune down 10 semitones to E2. (Movement: -10 semitones. A different string gauge is strongly advised for this significant drop.)
• String 3 (G): Tune down 8 semitones to B2. (Movement: -8 semitones. A different string gauge is strongly advised for this significant drop.)
• String 2 (B): Tune down 7 semitones to E3. (Movement: -7 semitones. A different string gauge is strongly advised for this significant drop.)
• String 1 (High E): Tune down 10 semitones to F#4. (Movement: -10 semitones. A different string gauge is strongly advised for this significant drop.)

String 6 (Lowest E): Tuned to F#3.

String 5 (A): Tuned to B1.

String 4 (D): Tuned to E2.

String 3 (G): Tuned to B2.

String 2 (B): Tuned to E3.

String 1 (Highest E): Tuned to F#4.