The Arrow
Required String Notes:G#FA#D#FA#D#
Tune to Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)Tune to Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#).
Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)
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G#
Target: 51.9 Hz
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G#52
F87
A#117
D#156
F175
A#233
D#311
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “The Arrow”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | G#1 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | F2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 5 | A2 | A#2 | Tune up a half step |
| String 4 | D3 | D#3 | Tune up a half step |
| String 3 | G3 | F3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 2 | B3 | A#3 | Tune down a half step |
| String 1 | E4 | D#4 | Tune down a half step |
Recommended string gauge: .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"The Arrow" by TesseracT is played in Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#) (G#FA#D#FA#D#). Starting from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 7 of 7 strings: string 7 down to G#, string 6 up to F, string 5 up to A#, string 4 up to D#, string 3 down to F, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. TesseracT uses this same tuning on 4 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)
Already tuned to G#FA#D#FA#D#? These tunings are just one small change away.
TesseracT’s Guitar Tunings
TesseracT plays 5 of 35 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)G#FA#D#FA#D#5 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Arrow" in Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#) easier.
Ernie Ball Regular Slinky 7-String (.010–.056)
Recommended gauge .010–.056 (7-string). A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
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 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“The Arrow” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Arrow" by TesseracT in?
"The Arrow" is played in Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#): G#FA#D#FA#D#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Arrow"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune down 3 semitones (B1 → G#1). String 6: tune up a half step (E2 → F2). String 5: tune up a half step (A2 → A#2). String 4: tune up a half step (D3 → D#3). String 3: tune down a whole step (G3 → F3). 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 (G#FA#D#FA#D#)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Which other TesseracT songs use this tuning?
"Concealing Fate Part One - Acceptance", "Lament", "Nascent", "Of Reality - Eclipse" — all in G#FA#D#FA#D#, so you can play them without retuning.
More Songs by TesseracT
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by TesseracT:
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A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#No Capo
TesseracT Low Drop (A#FA#D#FA#D#)Intermediate
A# - F - A# - D# - F - A# - D#No Capo
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (G#FA#D#FA#D#)
Once tuned to G#FA#D#FA#D#, try playing these tracks next: