Freak on a leash

byKorn

Required String Notes:ADGCFAD

Tune to Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (ADGCFAD).

Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD)

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Target: 55.0 Hz

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A55

D73

G98

C131

F175

A220

D294

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD)

Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Freak on a leash”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 7	B1	A1	Tune down a whole step
String 6	E2	D2	Tune down a whole step
String 5	A2	G2	Tune down a whole step
String 4	D3	C3	Tune down a whole step
String 3	G3	F3	Tune down a whole step
String 2	B3	A3	Tune down a whole step
String 1	E4	D4	Tune down a whole step

Recommended string gauge: .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Freak on a leash" by Korn is played in Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD) (ADGCFAD). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 down to A, string 6 down to D, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 2 semitones down. Korn uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD)

Already tuned to ADGCFAD? These tunings are just one small change away.

Meshuggah 7-String (Bb Standard)23 songs

Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)1 song

G#C#F#BEG#C#Same chord shapes, every string a half step lower.

Korn’s Guitar Tunings

Korn plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD)ADGCFAD2 songs

Gear for Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD)

Strings and tools that make playing "Freak on a leash" in Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056)

Recommended gauge .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.

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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 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Freak on a leash” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Freak on a leash" by Korn in?

"Freak on a leash" is played in Custom Tuning (ADGCFAD): ADGCFAD, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Freak on a leash"?

Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune down a whole step (B1 → A1). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).