all thats left to see
Required String Notes:A - G - C - F - A - D
Tune to Drop C + Low AHow to Tune from Standard to Drop C + Low A
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “all thats left to see”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"all thats left to see" by The Carrier is played in Drop C + Low A (A - G - C - F - A - D). 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 G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 7 semitones down. The Carrier uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Drop C + Low A
Already tuned to A - G - C - F - A - D? These tunings are just one small change away.
Drop C Tuning130 songs
C - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: C instead of A.D Standard / Whole-Step Down86 songs
D - G - C - F - A - DOnly string 6 differs: D instead of A.Custom Tuning (BADGBE)9 songs
BADGBESame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)8 songs
GGCFADOnly string 6 differs: G instead of A.The Carrier’s Guitar Tunings
The Carrier plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Drop C + Low A. Most-used tunings:
- Drop C + Low AA - G - C - F - A - D2 songs
Gear for Drop C + Low A
Strings and tools that make playing "all thats left to see" in Drop C + Low A easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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 thats left to see” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "all thats left to see" by The Carrier in?
"all thats left to see" is played in Drop C + Low A: A - G - C - F - A - D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "all thats left to see"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).
What string gauge should I use for Drop C + Low A?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other The Carrier songs use this tuning?
"into darkness" — all in A - G - C - F - A - D, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by The Carrier
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Other Songs in Drop C + Low A
Once tuned to A - G - C - F - A - D, try playing these tracks next: