Synoptical Overflow
Required String Notes:A#FCFA#D
Tune to Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)Tune to Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (A#FCFA#D).
Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)
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A#
Target: 58.3 Hz
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A#58
F87
C131
F175
A#233
D294
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “Synoptical Overflow”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A#1 | Tune down 6 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D4 | Tune down a whole step |
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
"Synoptical Overflow" by Inner Xpose is played in Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D) (A#FCFA#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 F, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 6 semitones down. Inner Xpose uses this same tuning on 1 other song in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)
Already tuned to A#FCFA#D? These tunings are just one small change away.
Custom Tuning (A#FA#FA#D)4 songs
A#FA#FA#DOnly string 4 differs: A# instead of C.Custom Tuning (BF#C#F#BD#)3 songs
BF#C#F#BD#Same chord shapes, every string a half step higher.Custom Tuning (A#FDFA#D)1 song
A#FDFA#DOnly string 4 differs: D instead of C.Custom Tuning (CGDGCE)1 song
CGDGCESame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Inner Xpose’s Guitar Tunings
Inner Xpose plays 2 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)A#FCFA#D2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)
Strings and tools that make playing "Synoptical Overflow" in Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D) 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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“Synoptical Overflow” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Synoptical Overflow" by Inner Xpose in?
"Synoptical Overflow" is played in Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D): A#FCFA#D, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Synoptical Overflow"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 6 semitones (E2 → A#1). String 5: tune down 4 semitones (A2 → F2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a whole step (E4 → D4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (A#FCFA#D)?
Use a .012–.056 set. The low strings sit several semitones below standard, so a heavier set restores tension and tuning stability.
Which other Inner Xpose songs use this tuning?
"Self Similarity" — all in A#FCFA#D, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by Inner Xpose
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Once tuned to A#FCFA#D, try playing these tracks next:
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