Act One, Scene One
Required String Notes:AADGCE
Tune to Custom Tuning (AADGCE)Tune to Custom Tuning (AADGCE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AADGCE).
Custom Tuning (AADGCE)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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A55
A55
D73
G98
C131
E165
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AADGCE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Act One, Scene One”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A1 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | C3 | Tune down 11 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E3 | Tune down 12 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Act One, Scene One" by The Fall Of Troy is played in Custom Tuning (AADGCE) (AADGCE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to A, string 4 down to D, string 3 down to G, string 2 down to C, string 1 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 12 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (AADGCE).
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The Fall Of Troy’s Guitar Tunings
The Fall Of Troy plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (AADGCE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (AADGCE)AADGCE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (AADGCE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Act One, Scene One" in Custom Tuning (AADGCE) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Act One, Scene One” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Act One, Scene One" by The Fall Of Troy in?
"Act One, Scene One" is played in Custom Tuning (AADGCE): AADGCE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Act One, Scene One"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 12 semitones (A2 → A1). String 4: tune down 12 semitones (D3 → D2). String 3: tune down 12 semitones (G3 → G2). String 2: tune down 11 semitones (B3 → C3). String 1: tune down 12 semitones (E4 → E3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AADGCE)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
More Songs by The Fall Of Troy
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by The Fall Of Troy:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (AADGCE)
Once tuned to AADGCE, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (DADF#BE)Intermediate
DADF#BENo Capo