Seed of filth
Required String Notes:BG#BG#BE
Tune to Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)Tune to Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BG#BG#BE).
Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)
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Target: 61.7 Hz
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B62
G#104
B123
G#208
B247
E330
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “Seed of filth”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G#2 | Tune down a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | E4 | Leave as is |
Recommended string gauge: .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Seed of filth" by Six Feet Under is played in Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE) (BG#BG#BE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to B, string 3 up to G#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE).
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Six Feet Under’s Guitar Tunings
Six Feet Under plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)BG#BG#BE1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)
Strings and tools that make playing "Seed of filth" in Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE) easier.
Ernie Ball Not Even Slinky (.012–.056)
Recommended gauge .012–.056. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
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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“Seed of filth” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Seed of filth" by Six Feet Under in?
"Seed of filth" is played in Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE): BG#BG#BE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Seed of filth"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune up a half step (G3 → G#3). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BG#BG#BE)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
More Songs by Six Feet Under
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