CHVRCH BVRNER

Required String Notes:A - G - C - F - A - D

How 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 “CHVRCH BVRNER”:

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

"CHVRCH BVRNER" by Periphery 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. Periphery uses this same tuning on 12 other songs 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.

Periphery’s Guitar Tunings

Periphery plays 13 of 81 songs in our catalog in Drop C + Low A. Most-used tunings:

Drop C TuningC - G - C - F - A - D23 songs
Drop G# 7-String TuningG# - D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#21 songs
Drop C + Low AA - G - C - F - A - D13 songs
8-String Standard (F# Standard)F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - E9 songs
Custom Tuning (CGCEGD)CGCEGD2 songs

Gear for Drop C + Low A

Strings and tools that make playing "CHVRCH BVRNER" 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.

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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.

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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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“CHVRCH BVRNER” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "CHVRCH BVRNER" by Periphery in?

"CHVRCH BVRNER" 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 "CHVRCH BVRNER"?

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 Periphery songs use this tuning?

"Ragnarok", "The Way the News Goes...", "Alpha", "Follow Your Ghost", "Garden in the Bones", "Graveless" and 6 more — all in A - G - C - F - A - D, so you can play them without retuning.