The Art of Dying
byGojira
Required String Notes:CGCD#GC
Tune to Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)Tune to Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CGCD#GC).
Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
G98
C131
D#156
G196
C262
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 6 of 6 strings to play “The Art of Dying”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | G2 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | D#3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G3 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"The Art of Dying" by Gojira is played in Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC) (CGCD#GC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 6 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 4 down to C, string 3 down to D#, string 2 down to G, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. Gojira uses this same tuning on 2 other songs in our catalog, so you can stay tuned and keep playing.
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)
Already tuned to CGCD#GC? These tunings are just one small change away.
Open D Minor / Crossnote25 songs
D - A - D - F - A - DSame chord shapes, every string a whole step higher.Open C Major (CGCEGC)19 songs
C - G - C - E - G - COnly string 3 differs: E instead of D#.CGCFGC Tuning14 songs
C - G - C - F - G - COnly string 3 differs: F instead of D#.CGCGGC Tuning14 songs
C - G - C - G - G - COnly string 3 differs: G instead of D#.Gojira’s Guitar Tunings
Gojira plays 3 of 27 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)CGCD#GC3 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Art of Dying" in Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
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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“The Art of Dying” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Art of Dying" by Gojira in?
"The Art of Dying" is played in Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC): CGCD#GC, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Art of Dying"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 5: tune down a whole step (A2 → G2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 3: tune down 4 semitones (G3 → D#3). String 2: tune down 4 semitones (B3 → G3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
Which other Gojira songs use this tuning?
"Adoration for none", "The Way of All Flesh" — all in CGCD#GC, so you can play them without retuning.
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Other Songs in Custom Tuning (CGCD#GC)
Once tuned to CGCD#GC, try playing these tracks next: