How to Tune from Standard to C Standard Tuning

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2C2Tune down 4 semitones
String 5A2F2Tune down 4 semitones
String 4D3Bb2Tune down 4 semitones
String 3G3Eb3Tune down 4 semitones
String 2B3G3Tune down 4 semitones
String 1E4C4Tune down 4 semitones
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane" by Six Feet Under is played in C Standard Tuning (C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to F, string 4 down to Bb, string 3 down to Eb, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 48 other songs in our catalog use C Standard Tuning.

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Tunings Close to C Standard Tuning

Already tuned to C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C? These tunings are just one small change away.

Six Feet Under’s Guitar Tunings

Six Feet Under plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in C Standard Tuning. Most-used tunings:

Gear for C Standard Tuning

Strings and tools that make playing "Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane" in C Standard Tuning easier.

Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)

Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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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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“Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane" by Six Feet Under in?

"Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane" is played in C Standard Tuning: C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Feasting On The Blood Of The Insane"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 4: tune down 4 semitones (D3 → Bb2). String 3: tune down 4 semitones (G3 → Eb3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).

What string gauge should I use for C Standard Tuning?

Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.

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Other Songs in C Standard Tuning

Once tuned to C - F - Bb - Eb - G - C, try playing these tracks next:

C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo
C Standard TuningIntermediate
C - F - Bb - Eb - G - CNo Capo