The Center's Falling Out
byPoppy
Required String Notes:AECGDG
Tune to Custom Tuning (AECGDG)Tune to Custom Tuning (AECGDG)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (AECGDG).
Custom Tuning (AECGDG)
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A
Target: 55.0 Hz
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A55
E82
C131
G196
D294
G392
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (AECGDG)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “The Center's Falling Out”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | A1 | Tune down 7 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | E2 | Tune down 5 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | G4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"The Center's Falling Out" by Poppy is played in Custom Tuning (AECGDG) (AECGDG). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to A, string 5 down to E, string 4 down to C, string 2 up to D, string 1 up to G. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (AECGDG).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (AECGDG)
Strings and tools that make playing "The Center's Falling Out" in Custom Tuning (AECGDG) easier.
Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)
Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
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 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“The Center's Falling Out” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The Center's Falling Out" by Poppy in?
"The Center's Falling Out" is played in Custom Tuning (AECGDG): AECGDG, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The Center's Falling Out"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 7 semitones (E2 → A1). String 5: tune down 5 semitones (A2 → E2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). String 1: tune up 3 semitones (E4 → G4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (AECGDG)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (AECGDG)
Once tuned to AECGDG, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (F#A#C#F#A#C#)Intermediate
F#A#C#F#A#C#No Capo