Drenching Sun
Required String Notes:DADADE
Tune to Custom Tuning (DADADE)Tune to Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DADADE).
Custom Tuning (DADADE)
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D
Target: 73.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D73
A110
D147
A220
D294
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Drenching Sun”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | A3 | Tune up a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Drenching Sun" by Boring Dystopia is played in Custom Tuning (DADADE) (DADADE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 3 up to A, string 2 up to D. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Boring Dystopia uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Already tuned to DADADE? These tunings are just one small change away.
DADAC#E Tuning17 songs
D - A - D - A - C# - EOnly string 2 differs: C# instead of D.Custom Tuning (DADABE)12 songs
DADABEOnly string 2 differs: B instead of D.CGCGCD Tuning (Csus2 Modal)12 songs
C - G - C - G - C - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.DADADD (Tremonti)4 songs
D - A - D - A - D - DOnly string 1 differs: D instead of E.Boring Dystopia’s Guitar Tunings
Boring Dystopia plays 3 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DADADE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (DADADE)DADADE3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (DADADE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Drenching Sun" in Custom Tuning (DADADE) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Drenching Sun” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Drenching Sun" by Boring Dystopia in?
"Drenching Sun" is played in Custom Tuning (DADADE): DADADE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Drenching Sun"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DADADE)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Which other Boring Dystopia songs use this tuning?
"Let them eat Rusty Superlatives", "Lord of the Flies" — all in DADADE, so you can play them without retuning.
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DADADE)
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