The forsaking
Required String Notes:CGDGDB
Tune to Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)Tune to Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CGDGDB).
Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)
±0
C
Target: 65.4 Hz
-50WAITING+50
Waiting for sound
C65
G98
D147
G196
D294
B494
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 4 of 6 strings to play “The forsaking”:
| 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 | D3 | Leave as is |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | D4 | Tune up 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | B4 | Tune up 7 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 forsaking" by Fleshgod Apocalypse is played in Custom Tuning (CGDGDB) (CGDGDB). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 4 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 5 down to G, string 2 up to D, string 1 up to B. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CGDGDB).
Looking for tabs or chords?Search Ultimate Guitar
Fleshgod Apocalypse’s Guitar Tunings
Fleshgod Apocalypse plays 1 of 2 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CGDGDB). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)CGDGDB1 song
Gear for Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)
Strings and tools that make playing "The forsaking" in Custom Tuning (CGDGDB) 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 4 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
Affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
“The forsaking” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "The forsaking" by Fleshgod Apocalypse in?
"The forsaking" is played in Custom Tuning (CGDGDB): CGDGDB, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "The forsaking"?
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 2: tune up 3 semitones (B3 → D4). String 1: tune up 7 semitones (E4 → B4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)?
Use a .009–.042 set. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.
More Songs by Fleshgod Apocalypse
Explore other guitar tunings recorded by Fleshgod Apocalypse:
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (CGDGDB)
Once tuned to CGDGDB, try playing these tracks next:
Custom Tuning (EA#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
EA#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo