Climbing A Wall
byFloral
Required String Notes:BF#BF#BF#
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#BF#BF#).
Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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Waiting for sound
B62
F#92
B123
F#185
B247
F#370
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “Climbing A Wall”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | F#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | F#4 | Tune up 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
"Climbing A Wall" by Floral is played in Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#) (BF#BF#BF#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to F#, string 1 up to F#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Floral uses this same tuning on 3 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)
Already tuned to BF#BF#BF#? These tunings are just one small change away.
Open B Tuning19 songs
B - F# - B - F# - B - D#Only string 1 differs: D# instead of F#.Custom Tuning (AEAEAE)2 songs
AEAEAESame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BE)2 songs
BF#BF#BEOnly string 1 differs: E instead of F#.Custom Tuning (CGCGCG)1 song
CGCGCGSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Floral’s Guitar Tunings
Floral plays 4 of 4 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)BF#BF#BF#4 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Climbing A Wall" in Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#) 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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Climbing A Wall” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Climbing A Wall" by Floral in?
"Climbing A Wall" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#): BF#BF#BF#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Climbing A Wall"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 1: tune up a whole step (E4 → F#4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#BF#BF#)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other Floral songs use this tuning?
"Cars", "Picture Of Flower", "Temple" — all in BF#BF#BF#, so you can play them without retuning.
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