Aegna Saar
Required String Notes:DAA#DAA#
Tune to Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)Tune to Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DAA#DAA#).
Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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D73
A110
A#117
D147
A220
A#233
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Aegna Saar”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | A#2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | A#3 | Tune down 6 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Aegna Saar" by Stiu Nu Stiu is played in Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#) (DAA#DAA#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 4 down to A#, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to A#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 6 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Aegna Saar" in Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Aegna Saar” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Aegna Saar" by Stiu Nu Stiu in?
"Aegna Saar" is played in Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#): DAA#DAA#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Aegna Saar"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 4: tune down 4 semitones (D3 → A#2). String 3: tune down 5 semitones (G3 → D3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 6 semitones (E4 → A#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DAA#DAA#)
Once tuned to DAA#DAA#, try playing these tracks next:
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