[Mind Over Mind]
Required String Notes:F#C#F#BEG#C#
Tune to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)Tune to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#).
Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)
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F#
Target: 92.5 Hz
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Waiting for sound
F#92
C#139
F#185
B247
E330
G#415
C#554
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “[Mind Over Mind]”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | F#2 | Tune up 7 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–.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
"[Mind Over Mind]" by Norma Jean is played in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#) (F#C#F#BEG#C#). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to F#, 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 (F#C#F#BEG#C#).
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Strings and tools that make playing "[Mind Over Mind]" in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#) 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.
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 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“[Mind Over Mind]” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "[Mind Over Mind]" by Norma Jean in?
"[Mind Over Mind]" is played in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#): F#C#F#BEG#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "[Mind Over Mind]"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 7 semitones (B1 → F#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 (F#C#F#BEG#C#)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)
Once tuned to F#C#F#BEG#C#, try playing these tracks next:
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