How to Tune from Standard to B Standard / Baritone

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Falling in Hate”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2B1Tune down 5 semitones
String 5A2E2Tune down 5 semitones
String 4D3A2Tune down 5 semitones
String 3G3D3Tune down 5 semitones
String 2B3F#3Tune down 5 semitones
String 1E4B3Tune down 5 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

"Falling in Hate" by Five Finger Death Punch is played in B Standard / Baritone (B - E - A - D - F# - B). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to A, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to F#, string 1 down to B. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. Five Finger Death Punch 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 B Standard / Baritone

Already tuned to B - E - A - D - F# - B? These tunings are just one small change away.

Five Finger Death Punch’s Guitar Tunings

Five Finger Death Punch plays 3 of 4 songs in our catalog in B Standard / Baritone. Most-used tunings:

Gear for B Standard / Baritone

Strings and tools that make playing "Falling in Hate" in B Standard / Baritone 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.

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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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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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“Falling in Hate” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Falling in Hate" by Five Finger Death Punch in?

"Falling in Hate" is played in B Standard / Baritone: B - E - A - D - F# - B, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Falling in Hate"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down 5 semitones (D3 → A2). String 3: tune down 5 semitones (G3 → D3). String 2: tune down 5 semitones (B3 → F#3). String 1: tune down 5 semitones (E4 → B3).

What string gauge should I use for B Standard / Baritone?

Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.

Which other Five Finger Death Punch songs use this tuning?

"Under and Over It", "House of the Rising Sun" — all in B - E - A - D - F# - B, so you can play them without retuning.

More Songs by Five Finger Death Punch

Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Five Finger Death Punch:

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B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
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Other Songs in B Standard / Baritone

Once tuned to B - E - A - D - F# - B, try playing these tracks next:

B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo
B Standard / BaritoneIntermediate
B - E - A - D - F# - BNo Capo