Layers of Rock Inscriptions
Required String Notes:D#G#C#F#BEG#C#
Tune to Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)Tune to Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#).
Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)
±0
D#
Target: 77.8 Hz
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Waiting for sound
D#78
G#104
C#139
F#185
B247
E330
G#415
C#554
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)
Start in standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 8 of 8 strings to play “Layers of Rock Inscriptions”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 8 | F#1 | D#2 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 7 | B1 | G#2 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | C#3 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#3 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | B3 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | E4 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G#4 | Tune up 9 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C#5 | Tune up 9 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Layers of Rock Inscriptions" by Doxophobia is played in Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#) (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#). Starting from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 8 of 8 strings: string 8 up to D#, string 7 up to G#, string 6 up to C#, string 5 up to F#, string 4 up to B, string 3 up to E, string 2 up to G#, string 1 up to C#. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)
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Doxophobia’s Guitar Tunings
Doxophobia plays 1 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)D#G#C#F#BEG#C#1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Layers of Rock Inscriptions" in Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 8-String (.010–.074)
Recommended gauge .010–.074 (8-string). An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
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 8 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Layers of Rock Inscriptions” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Layers of Rock Inscriptions" by Doxophobia in?
"Layers of Rock Inscriptions" is played in Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#): D#G#C#F#BEG#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Layers of Rock Inscriptions"?
Start from standard tuning (F#-B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 8: tune up 9 semitones (F#1 → D#2). String 7: tune up 9 semitones (B1 → G#2). String 6: tune up 9 semitones (E2 → C#3). String 5: tune up 9 semitones (A2 → F#3). String 4: tune up 9 semitones (D3 → B3). String 3: tune up 9 semitones (G3 → E4). String 2: tune up 9 semitones (B3 → G#4). String 1: tune up 9 semitones (E4 → C#5).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (D#G#C#F#BEG#C#)?
Use a .010–.074 (8-string) set. An 8-string set with a heavy low string is needed for clean, stable bass notes.
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