Upon Desolate Lands
Required String Notes:G#C#F#BEG#C#
Tune to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)Tune to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#).
Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)
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G#
Target: 51.9 Hz
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G#52
C#69
F#92
B123
E165
G#208
C#277
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)
Start in standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 7 of 7 strings to play “Upon Desolate Lands”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 7 | B1 | G#1 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 6 | E2 | C#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | F#2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 4 | D3 | B2 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 3 | G3 | E3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 2 | B3 | G#3 | Tune down 3 semitones |
| String 1 | E4 | C#4 | Tune down 3 semitones |
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
"Upon Desolate Lands" by Hate Eternal is played in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#) (G#C#F#BEG#C#). 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 C#, string 5 down to F#, string 4 down to B, string 3 down to E, string 2 down to G#, string 1 down to C#. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 3 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#).
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Gear for Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)
Strings and tools that make playing "Upon Desolate Lands" in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#) 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.
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 7 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Upon Desolate Lands” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Upon Desolate Lands" by Hate Eternal in?
"Upon Desolate Lands" is played in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#): G#C#F#BEG#C#, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Upon Desolate Lands"?
Start from standard tuning (B-E-A-D-G-B-E). String 7: tune down 3 semitones (B1 → G#1). String 6: tune down 3 semitones (E2 → C#2). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 4: tune down 3 semitones (D3 → B2). String 3: tune down 3 semitones (G3 → E3). String 2: tune down 3 semitones (B3 → G#3). String 1: tune down 3 semitones (E4 → C#4).
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)?
Use a .010–.056 (7-string) set. A dedicated 7-string set keeps the low B tight enough to stay in tune.
Other Songs in Custom Tuning (G#C#F#BEG#C#)
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