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).

Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)
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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”:

StringStandardTargetWhat to do
String 6E2D2Tune down a whole step
String 5A2D2Tune down 7 semitones
String 4D3D2Tune down 12 semitones
String 3G3D2Tune down 17 semitones
String 2B3D2Tune down 21 semitones
String 1E4D2Tune down 26 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

"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).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)

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Dying Fetus’s Guitar Tunings

Dying Fetus plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD). Most-used tunings:

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.

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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.

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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.

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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (DDDDDD)

Once tuned to DDDDDD, try playing these tracks next:

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A#F#BEG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (EGDGBE)Intermediate
EGDGBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (EEEEBE)Intermediate
EEEEBENo Capo
Custom Tuning (F#AEGAE)Intermediate
F#AEGAENo Capo
Custom Tuning (DADAAD)Intermediate
DADAADNo Capo
Custom Tuning (GDGCFAD)Intermediate
GDGCFADNo Capo
Custom Tuning (DAEAAE)Intermediate
DAEAAENo Capo