Five Degrees
byLil Peep
byLil Peep
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (C#GG#GBE).
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Five Degrees”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | G#2 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
"Five Degrees" by Lil Peep is played in Custom Tuning (C#GG#GBE) (C#GG#GBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C#, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to G#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 6 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (C#GG#GBE).
Strings and tools that make playing "Five Degrees" in Custom Tuning (C#GG#GBE) easier.
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
Retuning 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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"Five Degrees" is played in Custom Tuning (C#GG#GBE): C#GG#GBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down 6 semitones (D3 → G#2). Leave the other strings as they are.
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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