Everyone Dies Alone
Required String Notes:A#A#D#G#CF
Tune to Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)Tune to Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (A#A#D#G#CF).
Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)
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A#
Target: 58.3 Hz
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A#58
A#58
D#78
G#104
C131
F175
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Everyone Dies Alone”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A#1 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A#1 | Tune down 11 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D#2 | Tune down 11 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G#2 | Tune down 11 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | C3 | Tune down 11 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | F3 | Tune down 11 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Everyone Dies Alone" by Periphery is played in Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF) (A#A#D#G#CF). 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 A#, string 4 down to D#, string 3 down to G#, string 2 down to C, string 1 down to F. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 11 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF).
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Periphery’s Guitar Tunings
Periphery plays 1 of 81 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGCEGD)CGCEGD2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)
Strings and tools that make playing "Everyone Dies Alone" in Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Everyone Dies Alone” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Everyone Dies Alone" by Periphery in?
"Everyone Dies Alone" is played in Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF): A#A#D#G#CF, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Everyone Dies Alone"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 6 semitones (E2 → A#1). String 5: tune down 11 semitones (A2 → A#1). String 4: tune down 11 semitones (D3 → D#2). String 3: tune down 11 semitones (G3 → G#2). String 2: tune down 11 semitones (B3 → C3). String 1: tune down 11 semitones (E4 → F3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
More Songs by Periphery
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F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
8-String Standard (F# Standard)Intermediate
F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (A#A#D#G#CF)
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