Axe to Fall
byConverge
Required String Notes:CF#CF#AC
Tune to Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)Tune to Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CF#CF#AC).
Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
F#92
C131
F#185
A220
C262
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Axe to Fall”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
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
"Axe to Fall" by Converge is played in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC) (CF#CF#AC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Converge uses this same tuning on 4 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Converge’s Guitar Tunings
Converge plays 5 of 17 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)CF#CF#AC5 songs
- Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)GGCFAD3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)
Strings and tools that make playing "Axe to Fall" in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC) 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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“Axe to Fall” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Axe to Fall" by Converge in?
"Axe to Fall" is played in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC): CF#CF#AC, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Axe to Fall"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other Converge songs use this tuning?
"Damages", "Murk and Marrow", "On My Shield", "Wishing Well" — all in CF#CF#AC, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Converge
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (CF#CF#AC)
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