Dark Solitaire
Required String Notes:DADGCEA
Tune to Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)Tune to Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DADGCEA).
Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
D147
G196
C262
E330
A440
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Dark Solitaire”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | D2 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | A2 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | D3 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | G3 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | C4 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | E4 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | A4 | Tune up 5 semitones |
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
"Dark Solitaire" by Northlane is played in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA) (DADGCEA). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to D, string 6 up to A, string 5 up to D, string 4 up to G, string 3 up to C, string 2 up to E, string 1 up to A. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Northlane 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 Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)
Already tuned to DADGCEA? These tunings are just one small change away.
Northlane’s Guitar Tunings
Northlane plays 2 of 19 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)DADGCEA2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)
Strings and tools that make playing "Dark Solitaire" in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA) 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.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Dark Solitaire” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Dark Solitaire" by Northlane in?
"Dark Solitaire" is played in Custom Tuning (DADGCEA): DADGCEA, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Dark Solitaire"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 3 semitones (B1 → D2). String 6: tune up 5 semitones (E2 → A2). String 5: tune up 5 semitones (A2 → D3). String 4: tune up 5 semitones (D3 → G3). String 3: tune up 5 semitones (G3 → C4). String 2: tune up 5 semitones (B3 → E4). String 1: tune up 5 semitones (E4 → A4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Which other Northlane songs use this tuning?
"Eclipse" — all in DADGCEA, so you can play them without retuning.
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