King

Required String Notes:A - E - A - D - E - A - D

How to Tune from Standard to TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)

Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 7 strings to play “King”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 7	B1	A1	Tune down a whole step
String 6	E2	E2	Leave as is
String 5	A2	A2	Leave as is
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	E3	Tune down 3 semitones
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

"King" by TesseracT is played in TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD) (A - E - A - D - E - A - D). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 7 strings: string 7 down to A, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. TesseracT uses this same tuning on 17 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.

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Tunings Close to TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)

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

TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)16 songs

A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#Same chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

TesseracT’s Guitar Tunings

TesseracT plays 18 of 35 songs in our catalog in TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD). Most-used tunings:

TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)A - E - A - D - E - A - D18 songs
TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#12 songs
Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)G#FA#D#FA#D#5 songs

Gear for TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)

Strings and tools that make playing "King" in TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD) 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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“King” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "King" by TesseracT in?

"King" is played in TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD): A - E - A - D - E - A - D, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "King"?

Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune down a whole step (B1 → A1). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). String 2: tune down a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4). Leave the other strings as they are.

What string gauge should I use for TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)?

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

Which other TesseracT songs use this tuning?

"Cages", "Dystopia", "Hexes", "Luminary", "Messenger", "Of Energy - Embers" and 11 more — all in A - E - A - D - E - A - D, so you can play them without retuning.