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Required String Notes:EGDGCFAD
Tune to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)Tune to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EGDGCFAD).
Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
E82
G98
D147
G196
C262
F349
A440
D587
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)
Start in standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 8 of 8 strings to play “6”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 8 | F#1 | E2 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 7 | B1 | G2 | Tune up 8 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | D3 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G3 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C4 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | F4 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | A4 | Tune up 10 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D5 | Tune up 10 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"6" by Structures is played in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD) (EGDGCFAD). Starting from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 8 of 8 strings: string 8 up to E, string 7 up to G, string 6 up to D, string 5 up to G, string 4 up to C, string 3 up to F, string 2 up to A, string 1 up to D. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Structures uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)
Already tuned to EGDGCFAD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Structures’s Guitar Tunings
Structures plays 4 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)EGDGCFAD4 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)
Strings and tools that make playing "6" in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074)
Recommended gauge .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 8 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“6” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "6" by Structures in?
"6" is played in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD): EGDGCFAD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "6"?
Start from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 8: tune up 10 semitones (F#1 → E2). String 7: tune up 8 semitones (B1 → G2). String 6: tune up 10 semitones (E2 → D3). String 5: tune up 10 semitones (A2 → G3). String 4: tune up 10 semitones (D3 → C4). String 3: tune up 10 semitones (G3 → F4). String 2: tune up 10 semitones (B3 → A4). String 1: tune up 10 semitones (E4 → D5).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)?
Use a .010–.074 (8-string) set. An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
Which other Structures songs use this tuning?
"Civilian", "Planet of Garbage", "Psycho Hours" — all in EGDGCFAD, so you can play them without retuning.
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (EGDGCFAD)
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