Of Reality - Palingenesis
Required String Notes:A - E - A - D - E - A - D
Tune to TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)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 “Of Reality - Palingenesis”:
| 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
"Of Reality - Palingenesis" 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’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
Gear for TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)
Strings and tools that make playing "Of Reality - Palingenesis" 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.
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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Of Reality - Palingenesis” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Of Reality - Palingenesis" by TesseracT in?
"Of Reality - Palingenesis" 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 "Of Reality - Palingenesis"?
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", "King", "Luminary", "Messenger" and 11 more — all in A - E - A - D - E - A - D, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by TesseracT
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TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)Intermediate
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Other Songs in TesseracT 7-String (AEADEAD)
Once tuned to A - E - A - D - E - A - D, try playing these tracks next: