SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH
Required String Notes:BBDGBE
Tune to Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)Tune to Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BBDGBE).
Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)
±0
B
Target: 61.7 Hz
-50WAITING+50
Waiting for sound
B62
B62
D73
G98
B123
E165
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | B1 | Tune down 10 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | G2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | B2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | E3 | Tune down 12 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH" by Dragonforce is played in Custom Tuning (BBDGBE) (BBDGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to B, string 4 down to D, string 3 down to G, string 2 down to B, string 1 down to E. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 12 semitones down. Dragonforce uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
Looking for tabs or chords?Search Ultimate Guitar
Dragonforce’s Guitar Tunings
Dragonforce plays 2 of 3 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BBDGBE). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)BBDGBE2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)
Strings and tools that make playing "SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH" in Custom Tuning (BBDGBE) easier.
Ernie Ball Baritone Slinky (.013–.072)
Recommended gauge .013–.072. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
“SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH" by Dragonforce in?
"SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH" is played in Custom Tuning (BBDGBE): BBDGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "SEPULNOKRAAN 2D VOOMBASH"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 10 semitones (A2 → B1). String 4: tune down 12 semitones (D3 → D2). String 3: tune down 12 semitones (G3 → G2). String 2: tune down 12 semitones (B3 → B2). String 1: tune down 12 semitones (E4 → E3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
Which other Dragonforce songs use this tuning?
"Into the frie" — all in BBDGBE, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Dragonforce
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Dragonforce:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (BBDGBE)
Once tuned to BBDGBE, try playing these tracks next: