Skeleton Song
Required String Notes:BF#BEAB
Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#BEAB).
Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)
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B
Target: 61.7 Hz
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B62
F#92
B123
E165
A220
B247
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Skeleton Song”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | B1 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| 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 | A3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 1 | E4 | B3 | Tune down 5 semitones |
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
"Skeleton Song" by Sevendust is played in Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB) (BF#BEAB). 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 F#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to A, string 1 down to B. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 5 semitones down. Sevendust uses this same tuning on 8 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)
Already tuned to BF#BEAB? These tunings are just one small change away.
Sevendust’s Guitar Tunings
Sevendust plays 9 of 35 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)BF#BEAB9 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)
Strings and tools that make playing "Skeleton Song" in Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB) 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 6 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Skeleton Song” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Skeleton Song" by Sevendust in?
"Skeleton Song" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB): BF#BEAB, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Skeleton Song"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). 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 a whole step (B3 → A3). String 1: tune down 5 semitones (E4 → B3).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other Sevendust songs use this tuning?
"Beautiful", "Broken Down", "Clueless", "Face to Face", "Hero", "Pieces" and 2 more — all in BF#BEAB, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Sevendust
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (BF#BEAB)
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