Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"The Spell of Mathematics" by Deftones is played in Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE) (C#F#BEADGBE). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE).

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Gear for Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE)

Strings and tools that make playing "The Spell of Mathematics" in Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“The Spell of Mathematics” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "The Spell of Mathematics" by Deftones in?

"The Spell of Mathematics" is played in Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE): C#F#BEADGBE, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

More Songs by Deftones

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Drop Db / Drop C#Intermediate
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Drop Db / Drop C#Intermediate
Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo
Drop C TuningIntermediate
C - G - C - F - A - DNo Capo
8-String Standard (F# Standard)Intermediate
F# - B - E - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo

Other Songs in Custom Tuning (C#F#BEADGBE)

Once tuned to C#F#BEADGBE, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (CGCD#GD)Intermediate
CGCD#GDNo Capo
Custom Tuning (D#G#D#G#C#F#A#D#)Intermediate
D#G#D#G#C#F#A#D#No Capo
Custom Tuning (D#A#D#GA#D#)Intermediate
D#A#D#GA#D#No Capo
Custom Tuning (F#F#BEG#C#)Intermediate
F#F#BEG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (GGCFAD)Intermediate
GGCFADNo Capo
Custom Tuning (CGEGBD)Intermediate
CGEGBDNo Capo
Custom Tuning (DGDDAF)Intermediate
DGDDAFNo Capo
Custom Tuning (EGDGBD)Intermediate
EGDGBDNo Capo