The Wretchedness Inside

Required String Notes:G# - D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#

How to Tune from Standard to Drop G# 7-String Tuning

Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “The Wretchedness Inside”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 7	B1	G#1	Tune down 3 semitones
String 6	E2	D#2	Tune down a half step
String 5	A2	G#2	Tune down a half step
String 4	D3	C#3	Tune down a half step
String 3	G3	F#3	Tune down a half 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 Wretchedness Inside" by Trivium is played in Drop G# 7-String Tuning (G# - D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - 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 down to D#, string 5 down to G#, string 4 down to C#, string 3 down to F#, string 2 down to A#, string 1 down to D#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 22 other songs in our catalog use Drop G# 7-String Tuning.

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Tunings Close to Drop G# 7-String Tuning

Already tuned to G# - D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#? These tunings are just one small change away.

Meshuggah 7-String (Bb Standard)23 songs

Bb - Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbOnly string 7 differs: A# instead of G#.

Custom Tuning (G#D#G#C#FA#D#)4 songs

G#D#G#C#FA#D#Only string 3 differs: F instead of F#.

Custom Tuning (G#C#G#C#F#A#D#)3 songs

G#C#G#C#F#A#D#Only string 6 differs: C# instead of D#.

Custom Tuning (AEADGBE)2 songs

AEADGBESame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Trivium’s Guitar Tunings

Trivium plays 1 of 5 songs in our catalog in Drop G# 7-String Tuning. Most-used tunings:

Drop Db / Drop C#Db - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - Eb3 songs
Standard EE - A - D - G - B - E1 song
Drop G# 7-String TuningG# - D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#1 song

Gear for Drop G# 7-String Tuning

Strings and tools that make playing "The Wretchedness Inside" in Drop G# 7-String Tuning 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.

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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.

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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 Wretchedness Inside” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "The Wretchedness Inside" by Trivium in?

"The Wretchedness Inside" is played in Drop G# 7-String Tuning: G# - D# - G# - C# - F# - A# - D#, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "The Wretchedness Inside"?

Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune down 3 semitones (B1 → G#1). String 6: tune down a half step (E2 → D#2). String 5: tune down a half step (A2 → G#2). String 4: tune down a half step (D3 → C#3). String 3: tune down a half step (G3 → F#3). String 2: tune down a half step (B3 → A#3). String 1: tune down a half step (E4 → D#4).