Poverty of Self
byCurrents
Required String Notes:EBEADF#B
Tune to Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)Tune to Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (EBEADF#B).
Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)
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E
Target: 82.4 Hz
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E82
B123
E165
A220
D294
F#370
B494
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Poverty of Self”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | E2 | Tune up 5 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | B2 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | E3 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A3 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D4 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | F#4 | Tune up 7 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | B4 | Tune up 7 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
"Poverty of Self" by Currents is played in Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B) (EBEADF#B). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 up to E, string 6 up to B, string 5 up to E, string 4 up to A, string 3 up to D, string 2 up to F#, string 1 up to B. Overall string tension rises, so tune up slowly to avoid breaking strings. Currents uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)
Already tuned to EBEADF#B? These tunings are just one small change away.
Custom Tuning (F#C#F#BEG#C#)8 songs
F#C#F#BEG#C#Same chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Custom Tuning (EBEADGB)8 songs
EBEADGBOnly string 2 differs: G instead of F#.Custom Tuning (FCFA#D#GC)3 songs
FCFA#D#GCSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Custom Tuning (DADGCEA)3 songs
DADGCEASame chord shapes, every string a whole step lower.Currents’s Guitar Tunings
Currents plays 2 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)EBEADF#B2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)
Strings and tools that make playing "Poverty of Self" in Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B) 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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“Poverty of Self” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Poverty of Self" by Currents in?
"Poverty of Self" is played in Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B): EBEADF#B, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Poverty of Self"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune up 5 semitones (B1 → E2). String 6: tune up 7 semitones (E2 → B2). String 5: tune up 7 semitones (A2 → E3). String 4: tune up 7 semitones (D3 → A3). String 3: tune up 7 semitones (G3 → D4). String 2: tune up 7 semitones (B3 → F#4). String 1: tune up 7 semitones (E4 → B4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (EBEADF#B)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Which other Currents songs use this tuning?
"The Death We Seek" — all in EBEADF#B, so you can play them without retuning.
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