ironic dysphemism
byInvalids
Required String Notes:GDGBDG
Tune to Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)Tune to Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (GDGBDG).
Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)
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G
Target: 98.0 Hz
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G98
D147
G196
B247
D294
G392
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “ironic dysphemism”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | G2 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | D3 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | G3 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | B3 | Tune up 4 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | G4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"ironic dysphemism" by Invalids is played in Custom Tuning (GDGBDG) (GDGBDG). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to G, string 5 up to D, string 4 up to G, string 3 up to B, string 2 up to D, string 1 up to G. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Invalids uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Invalids’s Guitar Tunings
Invalids plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (GDGBDG). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)GDGBDG2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)
Strings and tools that make playing "ironic dysphemism" in Custom Tuning (GDGBDG) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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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“ironic dysphemism” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "ironic dysphemism" by Invalids in?
"ironic dysphemism" is played in Custom Tuning (GDGBDG): GDGBDG, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "ironic dysphemism"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up 3 semitones (E2 → G2). String 5: tune up 5 semitones (A2 → D3). String 4: tune up 5 semitones (D3 → G3). String 3: tune up 4 semitones (G3 → B3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). String 1: tune up 3 semitones (E4 → G4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Which other Invalids songs use this tuning?
"halo brace" — all in GDGBDG, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Invalids
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Invalids:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (GDGBDG)
Once tuned to GDGBDG, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (DAFCGD)Intermediate
DAFCGDNo Capo