Tune to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (DDDDDD).
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “subjected to a beating”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | D2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 5 | A2 | D2 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | D2 | Tune down 12 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | D2 | Tune down 17 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | D2 | Tune down 21 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | D2 | Tune down 26 semitones |
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"subjected to a beating" by Dying Fetus is played in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD) (DDDDDD). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to D, string 5 down to D, string 4 down to D, string 3 down to D, string 2 down to D, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 26 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (DDDDDD).
Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Already tuned to DDDDDD? These tunings are just one small change away.
Dying Fetus’s Guitar Tunings
Dying Fetus plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)DDDDDD1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
Strings and tools that make playing "subjected to a beating" in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD) 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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“subjected to a beating” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "subjected to a beating" by Dying Fetus in?
"subjected to a beating" is played in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD): DDDDDD, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "subjected to a beating"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down a whole step (E2 → D2). String 5: tune down 7 semitones (A2 → D2). String 4: tune down 12 semitones (D3 → D2). String 3: tune down 17 semitones (G3 → D2). String 2: tune down 21 semitones (B3 → D2). String 1: tune down 26 semitones (E4 → D2).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)?
Use a .013–.072 set. The bass strings drop very far below standard; a baritone-weight set stops them from flopping and buzzing.
More Songs by Dying Fetus
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
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