Primordial Sound
Required String Notes:G#D#G#C#FA#D#
Tune to Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)Tune to Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#).
Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)
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G#
Target: 51.9 Hz
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Waiting for sound
G#52
D#78
G#104
C#139
F175
A#233
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Primordial Sound”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | G#1 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | D#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | C#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half 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
"Primordial Sound" by The Contortionist is played in Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#) (G#D#G#C#FA#D#). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 down to G#, string 6 down to D#, string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Primordial Sound" in Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#) 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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“Primordial Sound” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Primordial Sound" by The Contortionist in?
"Primordial Sound" is played in Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#): G#D#G#C#FA#D#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Primordial Sound"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune down 3 semitones (B1 → G#1). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → D#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)?
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 (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)
Once tuned to G#D#G#C#FA#D#, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (C#G#D#G#CD#)Intermediate
C#G#D#G#CD#No Capo