All songs except for title track on Blackout
Required String Notes:B - E - A - D - F# - B
Tune to B Standard / BaritoneHow to Tune from Standard to B Standard / Baritone
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “All songs except for title track on Blackout”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | E2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | F#3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | B3 | Tune down 5 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
"All songs except for title track on Blackout" by (Hed) P.E. is played in B Standard / Baritone (B - E - A - D - F# - B). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to F#, string 1 down to B. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. 74 other songs in our catalog use B Standard / Baritone.
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Tunings Close to B Standard / Baritone
Already tuned to B - E - A - D - F# - B? These tunings are just one small change away.
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A - E - A - D - F# - BOnly string 6 differs: A instead of B.(Hed) P.E.’s Guitar Tunings
(Hed) P.E. plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in B Standard / Baritone. Most-used tunings:
- B Standard / BaritoneB - E - A - D - F# - B1 song
Gear for B Standard / Baritone
Strings and tools that make playing "All songs except for title track on Blackout" in B Standard / Baritone 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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“All songs except for title track on Blackout” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "All songs except for title track on Blackout" by (Hed) P.E. in?
"All songs except for title track on Blackout" is played in B Standard / Baritone: B - E - A - D - F# - B, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "All songs except for title track on Blackout"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down 5 semitones (D3 → A2). String 3: tune down 5 semitones (G3 → D3). String 2: tune down 5 semitones (B3 → F#3). String 1: tune down 5 semitones (E4 → B3).
What string gauge should I use for B Standard / Baritone?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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