Cold
Required String Notes:BDADGBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BDADGBE).
Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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B62
D73
A110
D147
G196
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 1 of 7 strings to play “Cold”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | B1 | Leave as is |
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Cold" by Crossfade is played in Custom Tuning (BDADGBE) (BDADGBE). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 1 of 7 strings: string 6 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BDADGBE).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)
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Gear for Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Cold" in Custom Tuning (BDADGBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056)
Recommended gauge .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
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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“Cold” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Cold" by Crossfade in?
"Cold" is played in Custom Tuning (BDADGBE): BDADGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Cold"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (BDADGBE)
Once tuned to BDADGBE, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)Intermediate
G#FA#D#FA#D#No Capo