All
byDorje
byDorje
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “All”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | Db2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | Ab2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | Db3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | Gb3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | Bb3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | Eb4 | Tune down a half step |
"All" by Dorje is played in Drop Db / Drop C# (Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to Db, string 5 down to Ab, string 4 down to Db, string 3 down to Gb, string 2 down to Bb, string 1 down to Eb. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. Dorje uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
Already tuned to Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb? These tunings are just one small change away.
Dorje plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Drop Db / Drop C#. Most-used tunings:
Strings and tools that make playing "All" in Drop Db / Drop C# easier.
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
Retuning 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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"All" is played in Drop Db / Drop C#: Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, from the lowest to the highest string.
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → Db2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → Ab2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → Db3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → Gb3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → Bb3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → Eb4).
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
"Catalyst" — all in Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, so you can play them without retuning.
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Dorje:
Once tuned to Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb, try playing these tracks next: