Scissors

bySlipknot

Required String Notes:F#F#BEG#C#

Tune to Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (F#F#BEG#C#).

Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)

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Target: 92.5 Hz

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F#92

B123

E165

G#208

C#277

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Scissors”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	F#2	Tune up a whole step
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 4	D3	B2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 3	G3	E3	Tune down 3 semitones
String 2	B3	G#3	Tune down 3 semitones
String 1	E4	C#4	Tune down 3 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"Scissors" by Slipknot is played in Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#) (F#F#BEG#C#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 up to F#, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to G#, string 1 down to C#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. Slipknot 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 (F#F#BEG#C#)

Already tuned to F#F#BEG#C#? These tunings are just one small change away.

C# Standard Tuning52 songs

C# - F# - B - E - G# - C#Only string 6 differs: C# instead of F#.

Drop B Tuning39 songs

B - F# - B - E - G# - C#Only string 6 differs: B instead of F#.

Custom Tuning (A#F#BEG#C#)12 songs

A#F#BEG#C#Only string 6 differs: A# instead of F#.

Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)8 songs

GGCFADSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Slipknot’s Guitar Tunings

Slipknot plays 2 of 17 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#). Most-used tunings:

Drop B TuningB - F# - B - E - G# - C#9 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E3 songs
Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)F#F#BEG#C#2 songs
Drop A TuningA - E - A - D - F# - B1 song
C# Standard TuningC# - F# - B - E - G# - C#1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)

Strings and tools that make playing "Scissors" in Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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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.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Scissors” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Scissors" by Slipknot in?

"Scissors" is played in Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#): F#F#BEG#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Scissors"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune up a whole step (E2 → F#2). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). String 2: tune down 3 semitones (B3 → G#3). String 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4).