Strange Reflection
byCave In
Required String Notes:A#D#A#D#A#D#
Tune to Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)Tune to Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#).
Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)
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A#
Target: 58.3 Hz
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Waiting for sound
A#58
D#78
A#117
D#156
A#233
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Strange Reflection”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A#1 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | D#2 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | A#2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D#3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
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
"Strange Reflection" by Cave In is played in Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#) (A#D#A#D#A#D#). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A#, string 5 down to D#, string 4 down to A#, string 3 down to D#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 6 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)
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Cave In’s Guitar Tunings
Cave In plays 1 of 26 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#). Most-used tunings:
Gear for Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Strange Reflection" in Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#) 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.
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“Strange Reflection” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Strange Reflection" by Cave In in?
"Strange Reflection" is played in Custom Tuning (A#D#A#D#A#D#): A#D#A#D#A#D#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Strange Reflection"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 6 semitones (E2 → A#1). String 5: tune down 6 semitones (A2 → D#2). String 4: tune down 4 semitones (D3 → A#2). String 3: tune down 4 semitones (G3 → D#3). 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 (A#D#A#D#A#D#)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
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